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Kirk Killing Suspect Confessed and Voiced Regret, Former Partner Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Tyler Robinson confessed to his former partner, Lance Twiggs, that he shot Charlie Kirk, expressing regret and crying during the conversation.
- Robinson, 23, is charged with murder in the September 10 killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and ally of President Trump, at Utah Valley University.
- Prosecutors presented multiple pieces of evidence, including text messages, police photos, and a handwritten note, to provide insight into Robinson's mindset and actions surrounding the shooting.
- Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and a judge is currently determining if there is sufficient evidence for him to face trial, which could result in the death penalty.
- The ongoing hearing is functioning as a preliminary trial to assess whether the case should proceed to a full trial.
