Idaho Murders Update: Kohberger Likely Used Alias To Discuss Crime Online, Sleuths Say

Internet sleuths believe that Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger discussed the murders in social media groups under an alias.

A user named "Pappa Rodger" reportedly made numerous comments in a Facebook group and shared some key details that were not released to the public at the time, including authorities finding a knife sheath on the bed of one of the victims, according to a report by the New York Post.

Jennifer Coffindaffer, a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent, posted a screenshot of one of Pappa Rodger's posts last November, showing the user's knowledge of the knife sheath found on the murder scene before it was revealed to the public.

"Of the evidence released, the murder weapon has been consistent as a large fixed blade knife," user Pappa Rodgers wrote. "This leads me to believe they found the sheath. This evidence was released prior to autopsies."

The discovery of the knife sheath was only made public after the probable-cause affidavit, prompted by Kohberger's appearance in court, was released on Jan. 5.

Another Twitter user said they find it hard to believe that Kohberger left an obvious clue.

"I just find it hard to believe he would leave a digital trail that incriminating. The police have his computer now," the user replied.

Coffindaffer argued that the suspect was a "hot mess" who could have left the digital trail.

"He drove his own car, carried his phone, and didn't clip in his sheath tight enough, so I do believe he could leave a digital trail. He was a hot mess," the former agent wrote. "Intelligence with no common sense equals a criminal bound to be caught."

On the other side, several users noted that authorities have already announced from the start of the investigation that they were looking for a fixed-blade, KaBar-style knife.

The case's probable-cause affidavit was released last week after Kohberger's first appearance in Idaho, where he faces four counts of first-degree murder charges and felony burglary.

If found guilty, Kohberger could face life imprisonment or the death penalty.