Convicted Idaho student murderer Bryan Kohberger has been receiving financial support from his family and unnamed third-party supporters while serving his prison sentence, according to a court filing. Prosecutors revealed this information in their response to a motion filed by Kohberger’s legal team, which argued that he has no ability to pay restitution because he is serving four consecutive life sentences plus 10 years. The filing includes a sealed exhibit summarizing Kohberger’s cash flow during his incarceration.
Kohberger, who was convicted of murdering four students at the University of Idaho, agreed to pay over $250,00, in criminal fines and fees, as well as an additional $20,000 in civil judgments for each victim’s family. His lawyers, however, have contested the necessity of paying further expenses, arguing that the victims’ families have already received substantial funds through GoFundMe campaigns. They claimed that these funds specifically covered the requested expenses and should be considered sufficient.
The case continues to draw attention not only for its legal complexities but also for the potential implications of Kohberger’s silence on the case. His former professor, Dr. Katherine Ramsland, has expressed openness to discussing his story if he decides to share it. However, under Idaho law, any attempts by Kohberger to profit from his case would see the profits funneled to the state treasurer, with victims’ families potentially claiming the funds through civil lawsuits within five years.
Fox News Digital has reported that Kohberger is unlikely to be able to profit from his case, similar to the ‘Son of Sam’ law in New York, which prevents criminals from profiting from their crimes. The law in Idaho allows for the profits, if any, to be sent to an escrow account managed by the state treasurer, with victims or their families able to claim the funds through civil lawsuits within five years.