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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Idaho Victim's Dad Claims Bryan Kohberger Has Been 'Marked' And Will Face Worse Than Prison 'Taunts'
A victim's father has mocked Bryan Kohberger for "snitching" on fellow inmates' taunting antics. Steve Goncalves, the father of Kaylee Goncalves, one of the slain Idaho university students, called the convicted murderer "stupid" and warned that the decision could come back to haunt him. The grieving father's remarks come after Bryan Kohberger complained to prison officials at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution about the harassment, saying he has lost sleep due to the taunting. The Grieving Father Labeled Bryan Kohberger 'Stupid' For 'Snitching' Days into Bryan Kohberger's life sentence at IMSI, the convicted murderer was said to have lodged complaints with prison authorities about being the target of a taunting campaign by fellow inmates. Kohberger reported that the harassment had caused him to lose sleep, hoping prison officials would step in and intervene. Kohberger's complaints were seemingly brushed off as trivial by the Idaho Department of Corrections. Still, Goncalves, the father of one of the victims, has argued that Kohberger made a grave mistake by raising the complaints, per TMZ. According to the grieving father, the taunts should be the least of Kohberger's concerns in prison, and by "snitching," he has shown how truly "stupid" he is. He also revealed he was pleased to hear inmates were already making Kohberger's life miserable, a wish his wife, Kristi Goncalves, had expressed in her victim impact statement during Kohberger's sentencing last month. Victim's Father Thinks Bryan Kohberger Is 'Marked' Due To His Crimes Speaking further about the situation, Goncalves suggested that Kohberger's complaints would only further provoke inmates, who already view him as the worst among them because of the nature of his crimes. He believes the convicted murderer is likely "marked" under the prison code that forbids harming children, a code that, in his view, still applies even though Kohberger's victims were young college students. To the grieving father, inmates may also see Kohberger as a particular threat since he killed his victims while they were sleeping. Steve Goncalves Believes The Idaho Killer' Can't Hide' In Prison Due to the seriousness of Kohberger's crimes, Goncalves believes the killer "can't hide" in prison, as all the inmates are well aware of what he did. However, despite his prediction, Kohberger's safety is seemingly assured, as the Idaho Department of Corrections guaranteed it in a statement after his complaints went viral. "Bryan Kohberger is housed alone in a cell, and IDOC security staff maintain a safe and orderly environment for all individuals in our custody," the Idaho Department of Corrections said in a statement, per News Nation. Bryan Kohberger Stays In His Cell For 23 Hours Each Day The cell where Bryan Kohberger is housed is located in the restricted J Block section of the Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI). This area of the facility houses inmates who pose a significant threat to themselves or others, including those who are on death row. Kohberger spends 23 hours a day locked in his cell, with only one hour permitted outside for recreational activities. Meals are delivered through slots in the door, and showers are allowed every other day. As for visitations, Kohberger is permitted two visitors, though it is likely his visits fall under the no-contact rule given his placement in the restricted J Block. Visitation is available four days a week, Thursday through Sunday, while Monday through Wednesday remain closed. IDOC Are Investigating Viral Prison Videos Of The Idaho Killer Recently, viral clips allegedly from inside Kohberger's prison have been making the rounds online. In response, the Idaho Department of Corrections has stated that they are "aware of the videos" and are "investigating the matter." They also vowed to impose strict consequences on any staff found complicit if the videos are proven authentic and not AI-generated. "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," the agency noted in their official statement. On social media, several netizens have speculated that the videos were from Ada County Jail, one of the prisons Kohberger stayed in amid his murder case. However, the Ada County Sheriff's Office released a statement denying this possibility. "We are aware of the video footage circulating online showing Bryan Kohberger in a cell. We can confirm it was not recorded at and does not feature the Ada County Jail," read the statement on its Facebook page.
CBS News
5 days ago
- CBS News
Bryan Kohberger taunted by other inmates at maximum-security prison, sources say
Bryan Kohberger, the convicted murderer of four University of Idaho students in 2022, says he is being taunted by fellow inmates at a maximum-security prison, the facility confirmed, and sources say prisoners have been heckling him through air vents night and day. "We are aware of Kohberger's complaints about what he considers taunting," the Idaho Department of Correction told CBS News in a statement. Kohberger accepted a plea deal in early July and is serving four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole at Idaho Maximum Security Institution (IMSI), which is less than 20 miles south of Boise. For his own safety, Kohberger is in the prison's "J Block," a long-term restrictive housing unit with around 30 inmates, where he is confined to his cell 23 hours a day and has one hour of outdoor recreation. Chris McDonough, a retired detective and a director at the Cold Case Foundation, has firsthand knowledge of the circumstances within the prison's unit. Since Kohberger arrived at IMSI in late July, inmates have been taking turns taunting him around the clock by yelling through air vents that lead into his cell, according to McDonough. The heckling has been so persistent that it has affected Kohberger's ability to sleep. "I don't think Bryan Kohberger anticipated the psychological play here from the inmates… It's a curveball," McDonough told CBS News. "As soon as he got there, it started… And he's complained to the prison guards." It is not clear what the inmates have been saying to Kohberger, McDonough added. The Idaho Department of Correction acknowledged that other inmates have talked to Kohberger, a spokesperson told CBS News in a statement. "Incarcerated individuals commonly communicate with each other in prison. Bryan Kohberger is housed alone in a cell, and IDOC security staff maintain a safe and orderly environment for all individuals in our custody," the statement read. CBS News has reached out to Kohberger's attorney for comment. Dr. Gary Brucato, a clinical and forensic psychologist, says offenders like Kohberger typically seek social acceptance and command of their surroundings. Brucato said Kohberger likely felt he had regained control of his situation by accepting a plea deal that eliminated the possibility of the death penalty. Kohberger "instead is in a situation where they are ridiculing him, mocking him," Brucato told CBS News. "He's being robbed of that infamy, that attention, and that control." Idaho Maximum Security Institution houses several notorious inmates – including two serial killers – and has been plagued by reports of violence and allegations of inhumane conditions in recent years. Solitary confinement is common at the facility. "IMSI manages the long-term housing of our most dangerous and volatile population," the Idaho Department of Correction told CBS News in an email last month. Asked about the use of solitary confinement and lockdowns, the department said, "Restrictive housing is not a disciplinary sanction, it is a housing assignment designed to manage specific behaviors."
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Warriors Player Turns Heads After Taunting Caitlin Clark During Fever-Valkyries Game
Warriors Player Turns Heads After Taunting Caitlin Clark During Fever-Valkyries Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The fans came out to see Caitlin Clark on Thursday night. The Indiana Fever were in action in a road game against the Golden State Valkyries, and supporters packed Chase Center not only to support their team but also to see the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year in action. Advertisement One of the spectators in attendance was Brandin Podziemski, who, by his own admission, came to the game with a mission in mind. According to the incoming third-year shooting guard, he had every intention of heckling Clark in this one. "Oh yeah, of course," Podziemski said, via 95.7 The Game on X. "I'll always be doing that... I gotta find something. It's in the moment, whatever comes out, but I'll always be with the Valkyries." Staying true to his promise, Podziemski did just that. In fact, the Warriors stud is now turning heads on social media after a video of him taunting Clark surfaced online. Podziemski, who was sitting courtside during the contest, was all over Clark after the Fever star was whistled for a traveling call at one point in the game. Podziemski's behavior drew all sorts of reactions from the fans on social media. Advertisement "I'm sick," a comment on X read. "Insufferable 🤡" another said. "LMAOOOOOOOOOOO," wrote a viewer. Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) reacts to an officials call after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder.© Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images "We still hate you podz," declared a user. "never slander my glorious king Brandin Podziemski name again," responded another. "Top Ramen Hair needs sit down and actually be in the gym. Ain't came through for the warriors at all," a reaction read. As indicated in the comments above, not everyone was pleased with Podziemski's actions during the game. Either way, what cannot be denied is that the Warriors guard was very much invested in this contest, and he did not hesitate in showing his unwavering support to the Valkyries. Advertisement Related: Indiana Fever Make Historic Announcement During Valkyries Game Related: Indiana Fever Assistant Issues Statement on Stephanie White's Sudden Absence Related: Caitlin Clark Names Indiana Fever's Best Defender Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
He Killed a Boy and Sent Taunting Letters — Then Claimed He Did It for a Disturbingly Personal Reason
Luc Tarron, 11, was murdered in 1964 In the subsequent weeks, his killer taunted police and the boy's family signed by "l'Etrangleur" — or 'The Strangler" As he was being escorted to jail, the accused killer yelled out to a crowd, 'They're right! I am a monster!' In 1964, the parents of Luc Taron thought they had already lived through their worst nightmare when their 11-year-old son was found murdered in the woods near their suburban Paris home. But when the killer began taunting both them and the police with dozens of letters, it became clear their nightmare had only just begun. Luc, an 11-year-old boy from the south suburbs of Paris, abruptly left his family's home the night of May 26, 1964, after getting into an argument with his mother over 15 francs he had secretly taken from her. Assuming the boy had simply run away from home, the Tarons expected Luc to be back soon. But early the next morning, the 11-year-old boy's body was discovered mutilated in the Verrières-le-Buisson woods in the Paris suburbs. Then, for nearly two months after Luc was found dead, the boy's killer taunted police and the boy's family with dozens of letters, according to Time, Le Monde, and L'Express. PEOPLE is looking back at the 1964 case and how police say they ultimately tracked down the man who became known locally as 'The Strangler.' After Luc's body was discovered, his killer began bombarding local police, the media, and the boy's parents with dozens of letters, according to L'Express, which revisited the once-front-page case in 2005. Investigators were unable to link him to any additional murders, leading authorities to believe he had falsely claimed responsibility for more crimes than he actually committed, L'Express reported. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The notes were always signed off as "l'Etrangleur", or 'The Strangler,' according to Le Monde. And soon, news reports began identifying him as such while police searched for answers. Time reported that later in 1964, police arrested 27-year-old Lucien Léger and charged him with Luc's murder after he made multiple phone calls boasting about the killings. French authorities brought Léger, a student nurse, in for questioning and searched his apartment during the interview, Time reported. Inside, police found newspaper clippings about the case, as well as a 'rose-tinted' notepad matching the one used for the killer's letters. Léger confessed after 24 hours of police interviews, according to the outlet, and as he was being escorted to jail, the accused killer yelled out to a crowd, 'They're right! I am a monster!' But later on, according to Le Monde, Léger retracted his statements about the killing and said he had only written a few of the messages to police. Still, Léger was convicted of the boy's murder in 1966, according to the European Court of Human Rights, which posthumously reviewed Léger's argument that he should have been released from prison. Throughout his nearly 40-year prison sentence, Léger claimed he had a 'memory loss' during the events of the night Luc was killed and filed several appeals for a retrial and resentencing. Léger was ultimately released from prison in October 2005 and lived three years before he was found dead in his home in 2008, according to the European Court of Human Rights' case. The 1964 Time story about Léger portrayed the convicted murderer as a 'disappointingly' normal man with a hobby of 'banal' writing – despite once being heralded in the press as a criminal mastermind who Le Monde said had 'haunted' Paris with his braggadocious letters about Luc's murder for several weeks. When police asked Léger why he went after Luc, the killer said he picked the 11-year-old boy to abduct and murder because 'he seemed as unhappy as I was when I was his age.' Read the original article on People
