Caught on Camera: Bryan Kohberger’s ‘Honesty’ Takes a Hair-Raising Turn Before the Murders

So, you think getting pulled over is just a mundane part of life? Well, Bryan Kohberger might beg to differ. Just months before he was convicted of one of the most shocking murder cases involving four University of Idaho students, he was caught on body cam footage during a routine traffic stop. In this encounter, Kohberger didn’t just admit to speeding; he had the audacity to proclaim himself “super honest” while also admitting he wasn’t wearing his seatbelt. Because, of course, when you’re trying to convince a cop just days before a murder spree, that’s the time to showcase your morals, right?

As the officer issued him a $10 citation, Kohberger’s casual response included questions about how the deputy could have determined he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt without being told. Ironically, a few weeks earlier, his phone pinged in the very same area where the murders would later take place. It’s a bit creepy to think that a drive could lead from a ticket to a murder scene. Makes you wonder if he thought he was just auditioning for a role in a crime thriller—or maybe he was just that unaware of his own impending notoriety.

This whole situation raises an interesting thought: How often do we put on a brave (or ridiculous) face when we know we’ve messed up? Kohberger’s bizarre policing moments beg the question of how a single clip could unravel into a tale of deceit and crime. If you’ve ever found yourself in a similar predicament, I’d love to hear your stories—share ’em below!

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