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Psych Evaluation Diagnosing Bryan Kohberger with Autism, OCD, Anorexia Unsealed - People.com
Eating Disorders (Google News) · August 15, 2026
In plain language
A recently unsealed evaluation for Bryan Kohberger detail multiple mental health diagnoses, including autism (Level 1), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and ADHD. The report also highlights a history of eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). During the evaluation, experts noted behaviors such as rigid thinking, difficulty with social interactions, and a restricted range of facial expressions. These documents were initially unsealed as part of the legal proceedings following his 2025 guilty plea.
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Key takeaways
- A neuropsychological evaluation diagnosed Bryan Kohberger with Level 1 autism, OCD, and ADHD in February 2025.
- The evaluation revealed past struggles with anorexia nervosa and a current diagnosis of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.
- Court documents note a history of opioid use disorder that is currently in sustained remission.
- Defense experts documented social difficulties including atypical speech patterns, poor eye contact, and rigid behavior during testing.
- The clinical findings were intended to serve as mitigating factors rather than a defense of mental incapacity.
Psych Evaluation Diagnosing Bryan Kohberger with Autism, OCD, Anorexia Unsealed People.com
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