Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger’s staggering prison fund comes to light as victims’ families demand restitution

Bryan Kohberger‘s the victims seek to receive the money the convicted murderer currently has and any potential future income from projects related to his case.

Idaho prosecutors made the argument during a recent hearing that also revealed the convicted killer had received “five-figure” donations from associates since his arrest in 2022.

Bryan Kohberger did not attend the meeting, although he had the opportunity to join virtually from his current location at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution.

Prosecutors initially wanted to cover travel, accommodation and funeral expenses

On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Idaho prosecutors returned to court arguing that they should be given access to all funds currently held by Bryan Kohberger, as well as any potential revenue from movies or books related to the case.

The argument followed earlier filings in which prosecutors sought more than $26,000 in additional damages for some victims to cover expenses such as travel, lodging and burial costs for the urns.

According to Latah County District Attorney Bill Thompson, he and his team initially believed the bill would be covered by the Crime Victims Compensation Fund, but later realized it was not.

But after Judge Steven Hippler explained that Kohberger’s plea agreement with the state did not include those additional financial obligations and that “plea agreements are construed as contracts,” Thompson withdrew his request for travel expenses but continued to seek reimbursement for other expenses.

Prosecutors later asked for only the funeral expenses to be reimbursed

After prosecutors changed positions, their request was reduced to $3,075.58 to cover the cost of the urns for Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen, who Kohberger brutally murdered along with two other students at their home in Moscow, Idaho.

According to Daily Mail.the defense, led by attorney Elisa Massoth, denied the request, arguing that Kohberger has no source of income to pay the previously agreed-upon restitution and, because he is incarcerated, has no means of earning money to pay it.

Thompson then responded that the victims’ families should be entitled to recover compensation from any potential future earnings Kohberger may have received, including profits from a possible book or movie deal about the case.

However, Massoth stated that there is currently “no film or book in the works” about the convicted killer, adding that such a possibility is only “speculation”.

Bryan Kohberger’s staggering prison fund was revealed during the hearing

During the hearing’s back-and-forth, it was revealed that Kohberger received “five figures” since his incarceration.

Although the exact amount remains unclear, the convicted murderer is believed to have had access to these funds despite being in prison.

Following the revelation, Massoth said much of the money came from Kohberger’s family so they could “keep in touch with their son and brother” while he is incarcerated.

But the total appeared to be well above what inmates normally need to make phone calls, raising questions about the defense’s explanation.

During the hearing, Judge Hippler refrained from making an immediate decision, instead opting to enter a decision and rule at a later date.

The case may not ultimately go in the defense’s favor, however, as the judge was unconvinced by their arguments regarding Kohberger’s lack of potential future income.

Bryan Kohberger did not appear at the hearing

Although Kohberger had the opportunity to participate in the hearing virtually, he chose not to when he waived his right to participate in the hearing.

He is currently housed at J Block Idaho’s maximum security prison in Coona, where he is serving multiple life sentences for his crimes.

Kohberger spends 23 hours a day in his cell, with only one hour outside because his housing is designed for limited movement.

The Idaho killer has filed several appeals since beginning his life sentence

Reports say the convicted killer’s life behind bars has become largely unfulfilling, except for occasional complaints about his treatment.

Early in his incarceration, Kohberger reportedly complained about not being able to log into JPay, a system inmates use to receive money from relatives and supporters.

That issue was eventually resolved, as Kohberger later sent a thank-you note to the employee acknowledging that he had gained access.