Idaho Murders convict Bryan Kohberger’s eerie prison video leaks with red-stained hands, sparks investigation

Footage of #BryanKohberger while he was detained at county awaiting trial. pic.twitter.com/xscvNj48lH

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“We are aware of the videos circulating online and are investigating the matter,” the Department of Corrections released a statement on social media addressing the concerns. “While we cannot yet confirm the veracity of the videos, if verified, they are a clear violation of IDOC policy and the parties responsible will be held accountable, up to and including termination.” 

In another leaked clip, Bryan is seen in the middle of the cell cleaning his shoes slowly, without saying a word. The video didn’t come from prison officials and is believed to have been filmed through the surveillance screen with a cellphone,  which is a serious violation of prison rules. Authorities say they are now investigating how the video got out. IDOC said they can’t yet confirm if the footage is real. According to them, it could even be fake or digitally modified. But if it’s real, the staff responsible could lose their jobs or even face criminal charges.

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This comes just weeks after the Department of Corrections warned all employees, reminding them not to leak or share prison security footage. Now, with this leak going public, the department says “safety and security” of staff and inmates is their top concern. “Videotaping and publicly sharing security footage is prohibited conduct, and we will be reviewing all legal options, including criminal prosecution.”

Bryan, 30, is serving four life sentences. The students were stabbed to death in their vacation house in Moscow, Idaho, a crime that shocked the nation. While there have been multiple theories about the crime and motive, Bryan, during the sentencing, denied saying anything about the allegations. His trial was supposed to begin this year, but he shocked everyone by accepting a plea deal, which saved him from the death penalty. That move angered the victims’ families, who were left without answers about why he committed the murders. Inside prison, Bryan  is being kept in J Block, single cells reserved for high-risk inmates who are usually locked up 23 hours a day with just one hour of outdoor time