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“Jailhouse Karen”: Convicted Killer Bryan Kohberger Complains About Prison Bananas

01:47 PM, 11/29/2025
“Jailhouse Karen”: Convicted Killer Bryan Kohberger Complains About Prison Bananas

Convicted killer Bryan Kohberger has reportedly complained about the type of bananas served at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where he is serving multiple life sentences for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. Observers say Kohberger has filed other grievances claiming threats, missing food portions, and requesting a cell move. Commentators call the complaints evidence of poor judgment and possible narcissistic behavior following his high-profile conviction.

Convicted killer Bryan Kohberger, 31, has reportedly been filing grievances about the type of bananas served at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, where he is serving multiple life sentences for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.

Retired homicide detective Chris McDonough said Kohberger has complained that the bananas are "not the kind that he likes," though it was unclear whether the objection concerned bruising, variety or another issue. The Idaho Department of Corrections has not confirmed what variety of bananas is supplied or whether Kohberger made a formal request for a specific type.

"They’re not the kind that he likes," McDonough said.

Media reports indicate Kohberger—who has been dubbed a "jailhouse Karen" by some observers—has also filed multiple other complaints since his transfer to the maximum-security facility. Those grievances reportedly include claims of threats and harassment by other inmates, an assertion that he did not receive all of his food at mealtimes, and a request to be moved to a different wing of the prison.

"You can’t make this stuff up, right? The guy is a quadruple killer, and he’s complaining about his bananas not being the type that he likes," McDonough said.

Prison consultant Cameron Lindsay said the repeated complaints reflect poor judgment and may worsen Kohberger’s situation behind bars. "If he had a lick of sense, he’d keep his mouth shut, his head down," Lindsay said.

McDonough suggested the behavior could stem from narcissistic tendencies and a desire for control after Kohberger became widely known following the killings. During court proceedings, Kohberger pleaded guilty to the deaths of Madison Mogen, 21; Kaylee Goncalves, 21; Xana Kernodle, 20; and Ethan Chapin, 20, which spared him the death penalty. His legal team has not issued a public comment regarding the recent grievances.

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