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BRYAN KOHBERGER UNMASKED —Psychologist Dr John Matthias

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DR. JOHN MATTHIAS is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with 30 years’ experience in both clinical and forensic work. He serves as an expert witness for the federal government and has consulted on numerous high-profile cases for District Attorney’s offices and defense attorneys in several states.

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Dr. Matthias graduated with honors in philosophy from Princeton University, and he won the prestigious McCosh Thesis prize while there. In high school he graduated valedictorian from a large public high school in Chicago where he was chosen to participate in a ground-breaking valedictory study that continues to this day.

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20 Comments

@Njvghvvnn 3 years ago Pinned

FOR THOSE NEW TO HTC: Dr. John is explaining how BK may have FELT BULLIED, NOT THAT HE WAS IN FACT BULLIED.
Rejection from a woman, for example is not bullying , but often perceives as a slight and not handled well.
Dr. John likely felt that was implied as it was for many of us because we understand the rejection logic and we understand Dr. John and how he thinks and he would never assume bullying even if it was actually bullying without being pretty sure. He’s not saying for sure he’s an incel even tho there’s plenty to support he is. So he definitely would not assume women rejecting a strange man was bullying.
IN THIS CONTEXT BULLYING MEANS PERCEIVED SLIGHTS. Rejection is a perceived insult or bullying possibly to BK.

Sorry to use yelling font, but it seems that needed cleared up.

@lpetitoiseau9146 3 years ago

I find it difficult to label female rejection as “bullying”. He sounds like an awkward, persistent, clueless young man. Men like that scare young women. Women have a right, even an obligation, to protect themselves. To forcefully tell him to go away and stay away and to repeat themselves when they see him again is not bullying. Some young men have to be rejected, forcefully and repeatedly and even threatened if they continue to act in a feral manner. It’s not cruel to protect yourself.

@ty9884 3 years ago (edited)

I just watched a documentary on BTK -- Dennis Rader -- and Kohberger's admiring teacher was the primary expert and narrator. He was about the same age as Bryan when he was laid off from a job he loved at Cessna. That same day he began practicing breaking into houses. Not long after, he murdered a family -- Mother, father, young sister, and young brother. Two other kids survived because they were not there. It was hideous. Strangling --- he hanged the 11-year-old daughter in the basement and killed her last. She was crying and asked him what is going to happen to me. He said, "Tonight you'll be in heaven with your family...." It reminded me of the 1122 killer telling Xana, "Don't worry, I'm here to help you" while she was weeping. I think BK may have responded similarly after he suffered all the rejection at this new job he had landed. Rader said it was a manifestation of his "dark side" and he became a serial killer to make society itself pay for what he saw as his mistreatment. I think you are are on the right path.

@Ashbyee 3 years ago (edited)

I have to speak to this….. I am the mom of identical twin boys that are on the autism spectrum. Albeit, high functioning, but the social struggles are real. And really painful to watch through the teen years. One left for college at 19 and the other at 21. I was so worried about them…. I wasn’t sending off the captain of the football team…. These boys struggled. Mama worried. A lot. I am so proud of them. One became president of student government and the other was asked to become a tutor his freshman year! But, I WORRIED and did cry:/

Let’s speak to lack of male role modeling. I was divorced and their father’s involvement limited. Thank God we found a school that specialized in social struggles and the importance of strong male role modeling for boys on the spectrum.

@eliseintheattic9697 3 years ago

As a parent of an adult child who struggles, I can empathize with his mother. It must have been terrifying for her to have him leave home, knowing how poorly adapted he was. Then her worst fears came true.

@DeeMax13 3 years ago (edited)

The mother had every right to be worried about her son especially after a very dangerous drug addiction. Let’s not forget how going through drug addiction with your child changes the dynamic between parents and child. It stunts the maturity of the child and they lose time to deal with life without drugs. BK mother was most likely frightened he may go back to drugs after a fight to keep him sober. Also, BK not only was overweight but he had depression which is also frightening to parents. All this makes a parent wish they could keep them safe and under their wing. Dependency is inevitable when a child has struggle the way BK has. I feel for the mother and father especially since their worse fear came true.

@mindhealsbody-soul 2 years ago

Be wary of the "nice mother" on social media or anywhere else, really. It frightening the different faces some people can have.

@dawn1913 3 years ago

The reddit posts by his mom are very sad and telling. She was very insightful and had reason to worry, and not just for her son. I remember hearing that his dad drove up to WSU to help him move in. He had "jokingly" asked a neighbor to be his friend. I think both had serious concerns for their son, and rightfully so.

@paigebarker1468 3 years ago (edited)

I moved out of my parents' house the first time at 27, but my parents and I have a really healthy relationship. I was going to school 5 minutes from home, didn't have to pay rent, have half of a house to myself, etc. Plus I was taking care of my grandma part time for a few of those years, and my parents are older as well, my dad has a lot of health issues so I was there to help him as well.
I'm actually back at their house now at 29 after finally getting out of an abusive relationship where I was (mostly emotionally) abused, but also physically and monetarily abused and have had to file bankruptcy. Thankfully I have parents that are willing and able to help me out and are perfectly fine with my moving back in while I get myself together.

Not to make a big argument about it or anything, just to say that some people stay at home longer than others although it's not always because of an unhealthy attachment.

@y2ksurvivor 3 years ago

Genuinely curious where the evidence is of females bullying him. Rejection is one thing, harsh rejection is another, and bullying is yet another. Important distinctions.

@MagnoliaRose77 1 year ago

Watching this after his plea! I don't know how I missed it. So insightful on many levels. Thanks Dr John & Lauren

@brooklynrules6117 3 years ago

Listen, I’ve been rejected more times than a stolen credit card and I’ve never felt bullied

@CaCola337 3 years ago

He was really angry at women for reporting him for discriminating against female students, so he blamed women for destroying his life.......

@MJCwithKeriLynn 3 years ago

Staying close for school and staying at home can have a lot to do with finances.

@EvieG70 3 years ago

Reminds me of Elliot Rogers.

@sonflower17 3 years ago

Not everyone that is rejected or treated bad are not angry but feels the deep hurt and causesone to cry. They can be merciful to others knowing how it feels to be rejected. They love and have great compassion and will encourage people.

@nvegas4552 3 years ago

Psychologically challenged men put women in a bad spot. The woman draws her boundaries and says "No thanks" and the fellow with the issues blames her, thinks it's bullying, feels entitled to sex, and resents her, then rejects all women.

@pixl8me 3 years ago

His father flying to drive back with him is very important. Sent by the mother. Get him home for a re-set.

@deborahbarry8458 3 years ago

I remain stunned that these TWO memorably horrific crimes… took place in IDAHO!

@roberte3781 3 years ago

I have a theory that may go deeper than being rejected by girls at school. I think BK resented his successful sisters, who by the way are very pretty blonde haired females. I think he was teased by his siblings relentlessly for being over weight. I also think he resented his mom. When he writes about the “snow” as a teen and depression, he only refers to his dad and how he loved him, but was not nice to him. He also wrote a note to his dad, but no mention of mom.
As well, it was economical for him to stay home to go to college (remember parents weren’t well off) and during his Master’s was the pandemic. Also, the prof who thought he was a “star” pupil had never met him in person, so she was referring only to his intellect, not his social interactions