Bryan Kohberger Traffic Stop: Behavior Analyst on Low Blink Rate and Demeanor

Analysis of Bryan Kohberger's Traffic Stop

• 🔍 A behavior analyst examines bodycam footage of Bryan Kohberger being pulled over for speeding in August 2022, months before the University of Idaho murders.
• 🚦 Kohberger was driving a white Hyundai on the Pullman-Moscow highway and was cited for speeding (41 mph in a 35 mph zone) and failing to wear a seatbelt.

Behavioral Observations During the Stop

• 🧠 The analyst notes Kohberger's "controlled calm" demeanor, suggesting he was highly focused and processing the situation intensely.
• 💡 A key observation is Kohberger's very low blink rate, estimated at five blinks over two segments, compared to the normal 15-20 blinks per minute.
• 🎯 This low blink rate indicates intense focus on the police officer, suggesting his brain was highly active and observant.

Potential Psychological Interpretations

• 🎭 The analyst suggests Kohberger, potentially autistic and psychopathic, may have been attempting to connect with the officer by being overly honest and asking questions.
• ❓ Kohberger's question, "Why?" when asked for his phone number, is interpreted as a potential concern about being tracked or if new information had surfaced related to his activities.
• 📚 His past interest in studying crime and criminal behavior is mentioned as a possible factor in his analytical approach to the traffic stop, perhaps trying to understand how he could avoid detection.

Casing and Planning Behavior

• 🎯 The analyst posits that serial killers often case locations and observe targets for extended periods to understand habits, similar to the BTK killer.
• 🧐 Kohberger may have been collecting information during this stop, possibly wondering about alternative tracking methods and how to ensure his safety after committing crimes.
• ⚠️ His calm demeanor is consistent with psychopathic traits, where individuals are difficult to upset or stress.