In a recent episode of the podcast "Hidden Killers," host Tony Brueski joined forces with psychotherapist and author Shavaun Scott to delve into the perplexing case of Bryan Kohberger. The conversation sought to unravel the psyche of Kohberger amidst a cloud of allegations and questionable actions.
 
Brueski kicked off the dialogue, highlighting the contradictions in Kohberger's behavior. "Initially, their team [said], we're looking forward to being exonerated. Then it just kept going. Then he has an alibi," Brueski said, expressing skepticism about the strength of Kohberger's alibi which consisted of him just driving around.
 
Brueski further mused about the influence Kohberger seems to be exerting over his attorney, Ann Taylor. The defense strategy seemed "very odd," and not "in the control" of the attorney. He speculated, "I feel like he's calling some of the shots here and I feel like Ann Taylor is almost being held hostage."
 
Shavaun Scott proposed that it might be a calculated legal strategy, though it certainly seemed "passive." She suggested that the lawyers might be doing the best they can with the evidence they have.
 
A significant point of discussion was Kohberger's decision to return to the alleged crime scene, a behavior identified through phone pings the day after the incident. Scott explained, "Part of the fascination with serial killers returning to the crime scene, is that going back... gives them, again, a sense of control, a sense of power, and a sense of pleasure." She further highlighted the habitual nature of offenders to revisit the scene, either physically or through memorabilia and news articles, to relive their "pleasure."
 
Brueski raised an intriguing point about the geographical proximity of the crime to Kohberger's residence. "Was that something that is intentional because then he gets to soak up all of the attention?" he asked.
 
Scott confirmed that there's a trend of revisiting, and that it made sense Kohberger would choose a location close to his home, yet not directly on his own turf. "And it wasn't as if he killed someone on his own campus... he really fixated on these young women," she remarked.
 
However, the most pressing question on Brueski's mind was how Kohlberg's interactions with his defense, especially his statement about looking forward to being exonerated, reflected on his psychological state. In response, Scott suggested, "My guess is that's all legal maneuvering."
 
She emphasized that Kohberger isn't delusional in the traditional sense. "He knows he did it," she claimed, hinting at the existing evidence and weak alibi. In her professional opinion, Scott concluded that Kohberger isn’t suffering from multiple personalities or any classic signs of delusions. "He's not crazy. So, I think it's just, you know, what does a guilty person do very often the first thing they say is, I didn't do it."
 
As the episode wrapped, listeners were left with a clearer, albeit still enigmatic, understanding of Bryan Kohberger's psychology. Both Brueski and Scott presented compelling insights into the behavior of alleged criminals, emphasizing that while understanding may be reached, full comprehension remains elusive. Kohberger has pled not guilty to all charges. 
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