Bryan Kohberger has been ordered to pay restitution to his victims’ families.

The convicted killer had tried to avoid the obligation, arguing through his lawyers that he had no money.

However, Judge Steven Hippler has now ruled that Bryan Kohberger has no excuse not to comply, as he has received donations and continues to do so.

Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger case have scored a legal victory that compels Kohberger to pay restitution to his victims’ families.

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The convicted murderer is currently serving four life sentences for the murders of University of Idaho students Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Madison Mogen, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.

The sentencing, which occurred months ago, also included restitution fines reportedly totaling over $350,000.

While Kohberger’s attorneys had earlier argued that he has no money to pay, Judge Steven Hippler’s ruling on Thursday ordered that the former PHD student must comply because he receives donations, and more may come in the future.

According to a report, the judge also pointed out that Kohberger can earn money through work in prison, which many inmates do.

To further ensure that the killer meets the requirement, Hippler pointed out that the 30-year-old could attempt to monetize his story to any interested parties for a book or movie deal.

In a hearing earlier this month, Hippler revealed that Kohberger’s commissary was far from empty.

While he didn’t disclose the exact amount, he said that the convicted criminal had received “five figures” in donations since his incarceration.

At the time, Kohberger’s lawyer, Elisa Massoth, had tried to downplay the funds, saying that much of the money came from Kohberger’s family.

She also claimed they did so to “maintain communication with their son and brother” while he is incarcerated.

However, the total amount appeared to be significantly higher than what inmates typically need for phone calls, which may have influenced the judge’s decision to rule against Kohberger.

Massoth also stated at the time that it was merely “speculation” that Kohberger had any intention of cobbling together a deal for his story.

But with the recent ruling, Kohberger may possibly consider doing so, although this is yet to be confirmed by his attorney.

This November also marked the third anniversary of Kohberger’s murders of the four Idaho students.

On X, Governor Brad Little marked the tragic incident with an emotional statement that addressed the families of the victims.

“The tragic loss of Maddie Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin shook our state to its core,” he wrote.

He added, “Idahoans continue to offer our love and support to the families and many, many loved ones of these four beautiful souls.”

In the comment section of the Idaho governor’s post, many netizens joined in the remembrance.

At the same time, some questioned why Kohberger was allowed to take a plea deal that protected him from the death penalty.

“It is unacceptable that that individual was offered a deal where he could spare his own life.. He was dead to rights and should have been executed,” one wrote.

“Latch County prosecutors were fools. Kohberger should have gotten the death penalty. No question,” another individual commented.

A third remarked, “Justice will be done when the villain who did it swings publicly.”

Despite agreeing to a plea deal, Kohberger never explained why he ended the lives of the four University of Idaho students.

Today, he lives in the J Block section of the Idaho Maximum Security Institution in Kuna.

According to a statement from the Idaho Department of Corrections, the former criminology student is in a single-person cell and is required to wear restraints in instances when he is allowed to leave the cell.

This only happens for one hour each day, as he remains in his cell for the remaining 23 hours.

Kohberger’s stay in prison has been far from pleasurable, as he has suffered incessant taunts from many of the inmates.

“It’s driving him crazy. The inmates are tormenting him at night and almost all hours of the day – taunting him through the vents in his cell,” a source told the Daily Mail.

They added, “They are literally getting up into the grate and yelling at him. The inmates are taking it in turns doing it. It’s relentless.”