An online religious debate has broken out after the arrest of Bryan Kohberger for the murders of four students at the University of Idaho, know his religion
The suspect’s religious affiliation has been called into question by many. In this case, law enforcement was able to identify the Washington State University grad by matching his DNA to that found in evidence.
A white Hyundai Elantra matching Bryan’s description was seen by police near the house where the murders took place. On the morning of November 13th, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin were fatally stabbed.
Know what religion did Bryan Christopher Kohberger follow and was he of Jewish origin
In order to determine Bryan’s motivation for the murders of the University of Idaho students and to develop their case, federal investigators are currently poring at his personal history, internet interactions, and financial records.
On the internet, many are curious about Bryan Kohberger’s religious views.
The (possibly Jewish) killer of 4 White students in Idaho.
Bryan Christopher Kohberger, son of Michael F Kohberger and Mary (maiden : Tarantola, likely Italian); Michael is of Brooklyn and is deeply connected to a long list of Kohens??
Jewish-Italian from Brooklyn? https://t.co/1h6ntOgRgN
— But they're facts (@NotWaldoPepper) December 30, 2022
Since Kohberger’s arrest on December 30 for the murders of University of Idaho students, his name and suspected faith have been discussed in online communities.
After another Twitter user claimed the 28-year-old criminal justice graduate was not Jewish, the user who originally made those claims, going by the handle @DenbrotS, defended his friend. As pointed out by @DenbrotS:
“Bryan is a non-Jewish spelling. No Jew is named Christopher. Kohberger is Germanic, not Jewish.”
Some claim that Bryan Kohberger’s name is Germanic
Someone another on Twitter, @TrashidaL, tweeted their confirmation that the suspect’s surname is really Germanic. The suspect’s name, they added, has “Germanic and Austrian origin.”
@elefneshikot, also claimed that Bryan was a Christian. The suspect’s Christian faith is “Christopher obviously indicates a Christian family.”
Tweeter account @DenbrotS also reported that Kohberger’s alma mater, the Catholic-affiliated DeSales University, had issued a statement expressing their “devastation” at the killings. It said in the release:
“As a Catholic, Salesian community, we are devastated by this senseless tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families during this difficult time.”
Internet users use blind luck to get the answer
An user commented that the culprit is probably Catholic given that he attended a Catholic university. Michael and Maryann Kohberger raised their son, Bryan. Michael works in maintenance, while Bryan’s mom fills in at schools.
A number of other internet users have made the claim that the criminal is Jewish. User @RudermanSal on Twitter said:
“Can @ADL explain why another Jewish person has been added to the list of serial murderers?”
Bryan was a new PhD student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, and he had just finished his first semester. He worked as a TA in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University in addition to attending classes there. In 2018, he received an Associate of Arts in Psychology from Northampton Community College.
First-degree murder charges have been brought against Bryan Kohberger, who is presently being jailed in Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
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