Alleged leaked prison footage shows Bryan Kohberger’s dark compulsion on full display – We Got This Covered

Someone leaked alleged footage of Bryan Kohberger inside J Block at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI) online in the early hours of August 15, 2025. In it, Kohberger engages in what is reportedly one of his most chronic compulsions.

In the footage showing Kohberger inside his cell, he seems to be meticulously cleaning his shoes, which resemble slip-on Crocs, with a cloth. Other inmates observed a similar pattern of obsessive cleanliness during his incarceration.

Kohberger’s obsessive pattern of cleanliness

Fellow inmates at the Latah County Jail, where Kohberger was housed while awaiting trial, recalled similar compulsive hygiene habits to those shown in the leaked prison footage, saying he often spent 45 minutes to an hour in the shower and washed his hands dozens of times a day.

An inmate who briefly shared a cell with Kohberger, describing him as “highly intelligent and polite” but also “annoying” due to his obsessive behaviors.

This footage, if authentic, provides a visual confirmation of the compulsive tendencies that have been documented by those who have been near him.

The Idaho Maximum Security Institution, known for housing high-profile inmates, has placed Kohberger in solitary confinement due to the nature of his crimes and the potential risk he poses to others.

Previous reporting from NewsNation’s Brian Entin said Kohberger would have “will likely have his own tablet with music, email, and movies in his prison cell.” Kohberger can also “buy his own TV for in his cell,” Entin said on social media.

Reports indicate that he has been subjected to psychological harassment from fellow inmates, including taunts through air vents and door-kicking, contributing to his mental distress.

Is it real?

While the leaked footage offers a glimpse into Kohberger’s compulsive behaviors, it also raises questions about the ethics of sharing such content. The Idaho Department of Corrections has not officially commented on the authenticity of the footage, and its release may have legal and ethical implications.

The Ada County Jail in Boise, where Kohberger was incarcerated before he accepted a plea deal, confirmed that the footage is not from their facility. In July, Kohberger changed his plea to guilty in a deal to avoid the death penalty. In November 2022, Kohberger murdered Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, Ethan Chapin, and Maddie Mogen in their homes in Moscow, Idaho. Prosecutors say they’re unable to determine a motive or prove a connection between Kohberger and the victims.