Bryan Kohberger interviewed for a job with the police department in Pullman, Washington, seven months before he was accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home.
The murder suspect spoke with Pullman’s then-Police Chief Gary Jenkins during an online interview for one of the department’s four research assistant positions, according to public records obtained by The New York Times.
“It was a great pleasure to meet with you today and share my thoughts and excitement regarding the research assistantship for public safety,” Mr. Kohberger wrote in the email on April 12.
“Great to meet and talk with you as well,” replied Chief Jenkins, who has since taken over as police chief at Washington State University.