In a shocking twist in the ongoing saga of Bryan Kohberger, the convicted murderer of four Idaho college students, notorious serial killer Keith Jesperson—infamously known as the “Happy Face Killer”—has expressed a desire to share a cell with Kohberger for his own safety. Jesperson, currently serving multiple life sentences in an Oregon prison, believes that housing Kohberger alongside him would protect the Idaho killer from potential threats posed by other inmates.

Jesperson, who gained notoriety for his chilling habit of drawing smiley faces on letters to the media and law enforcement, has written to a former prison minister, urging the Idaho Department of Corrections to consider transferring Kohberger to Oregon. He argues that this move would mitigate the “high-risk security issues” surrounding Kohberger, who has already faced intense scrutiny and hostility since his arrest.

Kohberger, who recently accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty, is currently in isolation at Idaho’s maximum-security institution in Kuna, awaiting long-term housing decisions. Experts have noted his “social awkwardness” and potential vulnerabilities, which Jesperson claims could make him a target in the Idaho prison system.

While Jesperson’s proposal raises eyebrows, it also underscores the complex dynamics of prison safety and inmate interactions. The Oregon State Penitentiary, where Jesperson is housed, is known for accommodating inmates from other states under specific safety concerns, although Idaho has not publicly indicated any plans to consider such a transfer for Kohberger.

As this bizarre situation unfolds, the implications for both Kohberger’s safety and prison protocols remain uncertain. The public and authorities alike are left to wonder: what could this unusual request mean for the future of one of the most high-profile murder cases in recent history? Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.