Assassination suspect Charlie Kirk confessed to his lover via text message shortly after committing the crime at Utah Valley University (USA).
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk, appears via video in front of Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court on September 16 in Provo, Utah, USA – Photo: REUTERS
According to CNN on September 16, a series of text messages revealing the motive of the suspect who assassinated far-right activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (Orem, USA) – Tyler Robinson (22 years old) – was released by the court in the latest document.
Accordingly, the suspect texted his roommate and lover, shortly after the September 10 shooting on the Utah Valley University campus.
Suspect in the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk refuses to cooperate
According to prosecutors, the friend said Tyler Robinson informed him of a confession letter lying under his keyboard.
Authorities added the roommate was a male-to-female transgender person and was in a romantic relationship with the suspect.
Below is a breakdown of the suspect’s series of text messages to his roommate on the day of the shooting, which was provided to investigators.
Robinson: Leave everything you’re doing, look under your keyboard.
As the roommate looked under the keyboard, there was a confession letter that read: “I had a chance to get rid of Charlie Kirk and I’m going to do it.”
Roommate: “What?????????????? You’re kidding, aren’t you????”
Robinson: I’m fine, baby, but I’m stuck in Orem a little longer. It wasn’t long before he could go home, but he had to get his rifle. In fact, he had hoped to keep this secret until he died of old age. Sorry for dragging me into this.
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Roommate: You’re not the one who did it????
Robinson: It’s you, I’m sorry.
Roommate: I thought they had caught that person, right?
Robinson: No, they arrested some crazy old man, and then interrogated a man dressed like that. He had planned to retrieve the rifle from the hiding place shortly afterwards, but most of the area was cordoned off. It was quiet, almost able to escape, but there was still a car that was still loitering.
Roommate: Why?
Robinson: Why did he do that?
Roommate: Yes
Robinson: He was fed up with his hatred. There are non-negotiable hatreds. If you get the gun without being seen, you won’t leave any evidence. I’ll try to get it back again, hoping they’re gone. He hadn’t seen any news that they had found it.
Roommate: How long have you been planning this?
Robinson: He thought it was more than a week. He could have gotten close to the spot, but there was a patrol car parked right next to him. He thought they had already searched the place, but he didn’t want to take the risk.
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Robinson: I wish I had gone back and picked it up as soon as I got to the car… He was worried about what his father would do if he didn’t bring his grandfather’s gun back… I don’t know if it has a serial number, but it won’t trace me. He was worried about the fingerprints he had left in the bushes where he had changed. There is no ability or time to carry… He may have to leave it behind and hope they don’t find the fingerprints. How can you explain the loss of it to your father….
Robinson: the only thing you left behind was a gun wrapped in a towel….
Robinson: remember how you carved the bullet? Those words are mostly just memes, if you see “notices bulge uwu” on Fox News, you will probably have a stroke. Okay, you’re going to have to leave the gun behind, that’s bad…. Judging by today, I think your gun is fine, I don’t know. He thought it was a $2,000 scope;
Robinson: delete this exchange
Robinson: Your dad wants a picture of the gun… Dad said Grandpa wanted to know who kept what, the federal released a photo of the gun, and it was very distinctive. Dad was calling him, he didn’t pick up the phone.
Robinson: Ever since Trump came to power, (his dad) has become pretty crazy about MAGA.
Robinson: He will turn himself in, and one of his neighbors here is a deputy county sheriff.
Robinson: You’re all I’m worried about, love
Roommate: I’m even more worried about you
Robinson: please don’t tell the media. don’t participate in interviews or make any comments… If the police ask you anything, ask for a lawyer and be quiet.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination suspect was recommended for the death penalty
According to the BBC, the first trial of Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, ended on September 16 (US time) in the state of Utah. Prosecutors announced 7 criminal charges and recommended the death penalty.
The prosecutor emphasized: “The decision to request the death penalty is based on the available evidence, the circumstances and the nature of the case.”
According to court records, Robinson was charged with 7 counts:
Charge 1: Aggravated Murder
Charge 2: Illegal use of a firearm to commit a felony
Charge 3: Obstruction of justice – moving a weapon
Charge 4: Obstruction of justice – destruction of clothing
Charge 5: Witness interference – telling roommate to delete messages
Charge 6: Witness interference – asking roommate to remain silent
Crime 7: Violent acts committed in front of children
Judge Tony Graf read the indictment in its entirety, while Robinson nodded lightly without showing emotion. According to the BBC, authorities said the legal process could take weeks to months and the investigation is still ongoing.