<div>Bryan Kohberger is reportedly telling prison staff he’ll “harm himself” if they don’t move him out of J-Block — and the wording of that threat is raising eyebrows. Not “end his life.” Not “I’m in crisis.” The phrase is specific, conditional, and attached to a demand. And in corrections psychology, that distinction matters.<br> <br> Today on <strong>Hidden Killers</strong>, psychotherapist <strong>Shavaun Scott</strong> joins us to break down what this behavior actually signals. Is Kohberger genuinely overwhelmed inside Idaho’s most restrictive housing unit? Or is this a strategic form of pressure meant to regain a sense of control he no longer has?<br> <br> From Day 2, Kohberger began testing the system — complaining about food, noise, harassment, and ultimately escalating to self-harm threats when lower-level grievances didn’t get traction. Shavaun explains what this escalation pattern typically indicates: a person accustomed to getting results through pressure, resistance, or emotional leverage.<br> <br> But even with concerns about manipulation, prison staff are doing exactly what protocol requires — removing ligature risks, tightening supervision, documenting behavior. Shavaun walks us through why institutions must treat every threat seriously, even when the individual making it has a history of calculated behavior.<br> <br> We also explore the psychological payoff of using self-harm threats as leverage. Even if he doesn’t get transferred, Kohberger may still gain exactly what he wants: attention, disruption, and power over the environment. For someone who built an identity around control, that’s currency.<br> <br> This conversation offers a rare look into the psychological realities behind bars — and why a threat doesn’t always mean what it appears to mean on the surface.<br> <br> #BryanKohberger #HiddenKillers #PrisonPsychology #ShavaunScott #TrueCrimePodcast #TonyBrueski #JBlock #PrisonBehavior #CriminalMindset #ControlTactics<br> <br> <strong>Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video?<br> </strong><br> <strong>Check out our YouTube Channel. </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod">https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod</a></strong></a><strong><br> Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/"><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/">https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/</a></strong></a><strong><br> Facebook </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/"><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/">https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/</a></strong></a><strong><br> Tik-Tok </strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod"><strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod">https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod</a></strong></a><strong><br> X Twitter </strong><a href="https://x.com/tonybpod"><strong><a href="https://x.com/tonybpod">https://x.com/tonybpod</a></strong></a><strong><br> <br> Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: </strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872"><strong><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872</a></strong></a><br> <br> </div>