Chilling photos reveal evidence that brought down Bryan Kohberger

Chilling Photos Reveal Key Evidence in Bryan Kohberger Case

Photos of the brown leather Ka-Bar knife sheath have been made public for the first time among over 2,300 pages of evidence released by Idaho State Police. This sheath played a pivotal role in identifying Bryan Kohberger as the murderer of four University of Idaho students.

Kohberger left the sheath behind at the crime scene shortly after the killings on November 13, 2022. The victims were Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, all stabbed to death in the early hours that day.

Forensic Breakthrough Through Genetic Genealogy

The sheath, discovered at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho, contained DNA that genetic genealogy linked directly to Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology PhD student. This evidence was fundamental in pinpointing him as the suspect.

Photos show the sheath is under 15 inches long, adorned with a USMC military seal.

Items Purchased Months Before the Murders

Kohberger purchased the Ka-Bar knife sheath and a matching knife—suspected to be the murder weapon—on Amazon in March 2022.
This was five months prior to the killings and three months before he relocated from his parents' home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, to Pullman, Washington.
The knife itself has not been recovered.

Summary

The release of these photos reveals how forensic evidence traced back to Kohberger, leading to his connection with the murders through the distinctive Ka-Bar knife sheath he left behind.

Author's note: This case underscores how seemingly small pieces of evidence, like a knife sheath, can unravel complex criminal investigations.

Daily Mail — 2025-11-04

Chilling Photos Reveal Key Evidence in Bryan Kohberger Case

Forensic Breakthrough Through Genetic Genealogy

Items Purchased Months Before the Murders

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