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In one of the most bizarre twists of a tragic tale, Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, somehow charmed a car shop employee just days after the killings. Imagine walking into a shop after allegedly committing a horrific crime and leaving with a Christmas card invite! This wasn’t just any casual encounter; the woman described Kohberger as “super nice” and “very charming,” leading her to put him on her holiday card list. Talk about the ultimate gift of obliviousness!
Meanwhile, most of the women who crossed paths with Kohberger didn’t feel the same way. They found him creepy and off-putting—probably because they were tuned into a different vibe entirely. It’s almost a case study in how perception can vary so dramatically, isn’t it? While one woman was sending him holiday cheer, others were likely avoiding him in the halls. This raises the question: how do we misjudge someone’s character when we let charm cloud our judgment?
As Kohberger faces the music for his alleged actions, it’s a stark reminder that reality doesn’t always come with a warning label. Be careful who you let into your holiday card list, because not everyone deserves a stamp of approval, no matter how charming they may seem. What do you think? Can a kind demeanor really mask darkness, or are we all just looking for the good in people when we shouldn’t be?
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