Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger diagnosed with four ‘mental health disorders’

Bryan Kohberger claimed he was diagnosed with 'four mental health disorders' just months before he pleaded guilty for his horrific crimes.

For those who need a reminder of the chilling case, the 30-year-old murdered four University of Idaho students in November 2022 - Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin.

He entered their home and fatally stabbed them, with first responders describing it as the most 'gruesome' crime scene they'd ever seen.

On July 23, Kohberger was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, and an additional 10 years for burglary.

And now, according to a June court filing obtained by PEOPLE, the criminal wrote that in February he was diagnosed with four, what he called, 'mental health disorders'.

Underneath a question that asked if he'd ever been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, he wrote: "Autism (level 1); OCD; ADHD; ARFID."

So, let's break down what this actually means.

Bryan Kohberger has claimed he was diagnosed with four 'mental health disorders' before he pleaded guilty for his crimes (Pool/Getty Images)

It's important to note that autism is not a mental health problem - it's a neurodiverse condition that impacts the way you think and respond to the world around you.

Level 1 autism is the mildest form of ASD and according to charity Autism Speaks, it means you may have difficulty with social interactions and flexibility in plans, behaviour, and habits.

Meanwhile, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours, as per the NHS website.

An obsession is an unwanted and unpleasant thought, that repeatedly enters your mind, while a compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mental act that you feel you need to do to temporarily relieve the feelings brought on by the obsessive thought.

The third condition listed is ADHD - or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder- which is is a condition where the brain works differently to most people and you may have trouble with things like concentrating and sitting still.

Finally, Kohberger wrote that he had been diagnosed with ARFID, which stands for 'avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder'.

This is a condition that limits your food intake but UNlike some other eating disorders, it's not driven by worries surrounding weight or body image.

Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle were brutally murdered on 13 November 2022 (Instagram/@kayleegoncalves)

Someone with ARFID might avoid eating certain foods and restrict how much they eat to the point that it has an impact on their physical and mental health.

In the same document, Kohberger noted that he was taking the the prescription medication levothyroxine, a drug commonly used in the US to treat hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism, better known as an underactive thyroid, is a common condition where the thyroid gland in your neck does not make enough hormones.

Although Kohberger listed these four conditions, he didn't try and claim he was not of sound mind because of them when he committed the murders.

While handing down his sentence, Judge Steven Hippler said: "I'm unable to find anything redeemable about Mr Kohberger. His actions have made him the worst of the worst."