Idaho Murders Update: Kohberger Was 'Completely Silent' During Class Discussion Of Moscow Killings

A former graduate-school classmate of the Idaho murders suspect, Bryan Kohberger, has said that the accused killer, who was always active in criminology classes, went completely silent when the class discussed the quadruple killings before the semester ended.

In an interview with Idaho Statesman, criminal justice graduate student Ben Roberts said that Kohberger's non-participation in the discussions about the Moscow homicides stood out since Kohberger was always actively engaged in their Washington State University criminal justice and criminology program.

"He was completely silent," Roberts said. "Bryan only talked about his interest in forensic psychology. He was an incredibly strong student and talked during class every time."

The former classmate continued, "He sat front and center and was not hiding or tucking back in the back. He was right there in the middle of it."

Before news of the murders broke out, Kohberger seemed outgoing and eager to introduce himself, according to Roberts, who reportedly had four classes with the murder suspect.

Another master's student, who wished to remain anonymous, told the Statesman that Kohberger's enthusiasm for understanding the criminal mind was regularly on display.

"I'm shocked. I can't believe this person was around me after they allegedly committed such a horrible crime," the student said.

Kohberger is currently facing four counts of first-degree murder and felony burglary in connection to the deaths of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin last Nov. 3.

The suspect was one of 34 students in Washington State's criminal justice and criminology graduate program. He was also listed as an assistant instructor for three undergraduate criminal justice courses.

According to his classmate, Kohberger would become forceful and condescending with women during seminar discussions.

"It's hard to see a pattern emerging while you're in the classroom, but he would tend to push back when a female was talking, more than a male talking. He was more keen on asking probing questions and things like that," Roberts shared.

Kohberger has denied allegations of his involvement in the murders at the University of Idaho, according to Monroe County public defender Jason LaBar, as reported by NBC News. LaBar said that Kohberger believed he would be exonerated.

The accused killer's DNA was found on a knife sheath in one of the victims' beds, according to an earlier report by CNN.