Happy Face Killer Proposes Oregon Cellmate Plan for Bryan Kohberger

Keith Jesperson, the notorious 'Happy Face' serial killer serving life in an Oregon penitentiary, has publicly advocated for Bryan Kohberger, who was recently sentenced to four consecutive life terms for murdering four Idaho university students, to be transferred to the same Oregon prison. Jesperson argues that the Oregon facility, which houses inmates from multiple states to mitigate security risks, would better protect Kohberger from threats he might face in Idaho, where inmates could target him due to the high-profile nature of his crimes and his social vulnerabilities. Jesperson, who killed at least eight women in the 1990s and is known for drawing smiley faces on his letters, stated he would contact Idaho's Department of Corrections to suggest the transfer. Authorities have noted that Kohberger will undergo an evaluation period at Idaho Maximum Security Institution before his permanent housing is determined, with concerns raised about his safety given his social awkwardness and autism. Kohberger's case has drawn intense public attention due to the brutality of the murders and his plea deal that spared him the death penalty. Jesperson’s unusual offer highlights ongoing concerns about the protection of high-profile inmates within the prison system.