Idaho Killer Bryan Kohberger 'Not Responding Well' To Prison Life Amid 'Complaints' And 'Patronizing' Attitude

Life in prison is said to be getting even tougher for Bryan Kohberger. The convicted murderer is residing in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where he is serving four life sentences for the murders of four Idaho university students.

He is reportedly not "responding well" to his new status, as reflected in his frequent complaints just days after his arrival at the facility.

Bryan Kohberger is also said to be deeply unpopular with the inmates and guards,  which seems to be linked to his alleged patronizing attitude.

Why The Convicted Murderer Isn't 'Responding Well' To Prison Life

Among the many prisoners in the Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI) is Bryan Kohberger, the former criminology student who shocked the nation by killing university students Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin in 2022.

He has been at the prison facility since receiving four life sentences earlier this year. IMSI is known as one of the toughest prisons in the state.

While some might assume that a person capable of such a horrific crime would feel at home in IMSI, that does not seem to be the case, according to Howard Blum, a Pulitzer-nominated investigative reporter who wrote a book about the Idaho college murders.

In a chat with the Daily Mail, Blum, who described Kohberger as having "a self-important personality," noted how this trait has seemingly prevented him from adjusting to life in prison.

"Murder is about control," Blum told the outlet. "And prison is the ultimate situation where you have no control. He's not responding well to that."

Bryan Kohberger Is 'Patronizing' To Inmates And Guard

Adjusting to prison life might have been easier if the other inmates had accepted Kohberger, but five months into his sentence, he appears to have only made things worse for himself.

He was met with a cold reception upon arrival, with many inmates reportedly taunting him through the vents.

Instead of ignoring the harassment and waiting for it to die down, Kohberger reported the incidents to the authorities, a move that seemingly did not sit well with the other inmates.

"Complaining about other inmates is not ever the right position to take in prison. You just want to shut your mouth and do your time," said retired police detective Chris McDonough, who has given earlier updates about Kohberger's life in prison.

Apparently, Kohberger's attitude of isolation and arrogance has also further worsened it all.

"He doesn't talk to people: He talks down to people. He thinks he's all that," McDonough added about the convicted murderer. "He's patronizing."

Bryan Kohberger Is Seemingly Evolving Into 'Hannibal Lecter'

According to Blum, Kohberger's attitude may be for a reason, one that ties in with a fictional character, known for his cannibalistic serial killing and high intelligence.

"He thinks he's a professor in many ways," Blum said of Kohberger.

The investigative journalist added, "he's going to be his vision of a Hannibal Lecter who can both be a serial killer and be above being a serial killer, being above the fray, commenting on it, and offering introspection and insight into the mind of a killer."

The Idaho Killer Open Up 'Down The Road,' McDonough Predicts

Despite Kohberger's attitude, Blum predicts that eventually he will be forced to come down from his high horse and try to form relationships.

"I think sometime down the road, he's going to be talking to people," McDonough forecasted. "I think that will be the next shoe to drop."

"The question is, how soon does it occur? Will it be his old professor? Will it be someone else?" the author further remarked.

Bryan Kohberger Is Taking Up 'Extra Time' Of Staff With His Constant Complaints

Until that happens, the guards have a lot to handle because of Kohberger's behavior.

He has repeatedly flooded them with complaints, adding extra strain on officials who are already dealing with being short-staffed.

"They're working 12-hour shifts. And then they are also dealing with his constant complaints. He takes up extra time because whenever a complaint is in writing, they have to respond to it," revealed McDonough.

"He is just relentless in sending communications to the prison guards. And that's taking away from other duties that they have," the ex-cop added about Kohberger.

Kohberger's complaints have ranged from problems with prison food and being taunted by other inmates to threats of self-harm and other concerns.

For now, there seems to be no end in sight. In the near future, he may have only himself to blame if the resentment his constant complaints have caused escalates into something more serious.