Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly confessed to his romantic accomplice in a collection of textual content messages that prosecutors say reveal his planning, motive and fears within the aftermath of the capturing. The exchanges, launched in court docket paperwork, present Robinson grappling with what to do in regards to the rifle he used, a weapon tied to his grandfather, and expressing deep concern over the results of dropping it.In one of the disturbing passages, Robinson wrote: “I’m wishing I had circled again and grabbed it as quickly as I acquired to my car. … I’m nervous what my outdated man would do if I didn’t convey again grandpa’s rifle … idek if it had a serial quantity, however it wouldn’t hint to me. I fear about prints I needed to go away it in a bush the place I modified outfits. Didn’t have the flexibility or time to convey it with. … I may need to desert it and hope they don’t discover prints. How the f___ will I clarify dropping it to my outdated man.”
Rifle left behind, DNA on the set off
In line with Utah County Lawyer Jeff Grey, investigators later discovered Robinson’s DNA on the set off of the bolt-action rifle believed to have been used to fatally shoot Kirk within the neck at Utah Valley College on September 10. The rifle was reportedly a household heirloom, and Robinson instructed his accomplice in messages that it had been wrapped in a towel and deserted close to the scene.Robinson added: “Solely factor I left was the rifle wrapped in a towel … judging from at present I’d say grandpa’s gun does simply high quality idk. I feel that was a $2k scope ;-;”The prosecution alleges that Robinson tried to distance himself from the weapon whereas concurrently worrying in regards to the fallout inside his family. His father had pressed him for photographs of the gun, saying his grandfather wished to know who had what, after federal brokers launched photographs of the rifle. Robinson prevented answering calls.Prosecutors say Robinson additionally requested his accomplice to delete messages and refuse to cooperate with police. “Don’t speak to the media please. Don’t take any interviews or make any feedback … if any police ask you questions ask for a lawyer and keep silent,” he wrote.
Confession to accomplice and arrest
Courtroom information present Robinson had texted: “To be trustworthy I had hoped to maintain this secret until I died of outdated age. I’m sorry to contain you.” When his accomplice requested whether or not he was joking, Robinson replied: “I’m, I’m sorry.” He added that he had been planning the assault “a bit over per week”.The texts additionally reveal a political and private divide inside Robinson’s household. He described his father as a “diehard MAGA” supporter since Donald Trump’s election, whereas Robinson himself had moved in the direction of supporting homosexual and transgender rights. His accomplice, described as transgender, has been cooperating with investigators.Robinson was arrested 33 hours after the capturing, following a standoff together with his mother and father, who had recognised him from photographs launched by authorities. Prosecutors have charged him with aggravated homicide, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, and have filed discover of intent to hunt the demise penalty.Grey instructed reporters: “The homicide of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy.”