A woman has come forward saying she matched with Bryan Kohberger on Tinder just weeks before he brutally murdered four University of Idaho students in November 2022, according to newly released police records.
Uncomfortable Conversations and a Knife Reference
The woman told Moscow Police she ended contact with Kohberger after disturbing conversations about murder made her uneasy. She reported that Kohberger, who introduced himself as a criminology student at Washington State University, asked what she thought was the worst way to die. When she replied “knife,” he responded, “like a Ka Bar?”—a reference to the type of combat knife authorities say he used in the killings.
A Tip That Came Too Late
She said the conversation reminded her of a friend’s murder and horror films like Rob Zombie’s “Halloween,” but Kohberger’s questions ultimately led her to cut off contact. It wasn’t until after his arrest that she recognized his face in the news and called the police tip line in March 2023.
Tip Couldn’t Be Verified
Investigators could not confirm the woman’s claims. She no longer had her Tinder account or user ID, and the dating app had no records based on the information she gave. Authorities said if new information emerges, they may pursue a warrant for additional records.
Kohberger Sentenced to Life
Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences for the fatal stabbings of Kaylee Goncalves, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, and Madison Mogen. The case remains one of the most chilling in recent memory.
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