Bryan Kohberger psych evaluation: New test diagnoses Idaho killer with several disorders, offers glimpse into his mind
A neuropsychological evaluation conducted on Bryan Kohberger has been unsealed, offering a glimpse into his mental state.
Neuropsychological assessment of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger has shed light on his mental health, revealing a diagnosis of four disorders: autism level 1, OCD, ADHD and ARFID. The evaluation, conducted by Dr. Rachel Lawson Orr over three months, also disclosed that Kohberger had previously struggled with developmental coordination disorder, depression, anorexia nervosa, and opioid use disorder.
A former heroin user during his teenage years, Kohberger remains in remission from his addiction. Kohberger's attorney, Anne Taylor, commissioned the assessment to counter potential prosecution claims that his mental health could serve as aggravating factors. Orr's report noted unusual traits in Kohberger, such as minimal expressive gestures, atypical speech patterns, awkward remarks and inconsistent humor comprehension.
These findings, along with his impulsive tendencies during the evaluation, contributed to her diagnoses. On November 13, 2022, Kohberger, a 30-year-old criminology Ph.D. student at Washington State University, brutally murdered four University of Idaho students in Moscow, Idaho. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Kohberger has since petitioned to have his guilty plea vacated, alleging it was based on false promises and disinformation.
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