Court Documents Detail Alleged Killer's Confession to Transgender Lover After Charlie Kirk Shooting
Newly released court records from Utah prosecutors claim that Tyler Robinson told his transgender lover he "had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I took it" moments after allegedly killing the conservative activist. The documents, released on Friday, show investigators focused on Robinson's communications with his partner Lance Twiggs following the September 10 incident at Utah Valley University.
The Alleged Note and Confession
According to the court filings, Robinson, 22, texted Twiggs on the day of the shooting, instructing him to "drop what you are doing" and "look under my keyboard." Underneath the keyboard, investigators say Robinson left a handwritten note that read: "If you are reading this per my text, then I am so sorry. I left the house this morning on a mission, and set an auto text. I am likely dead, or facing a lengthy prison sentence."
The accused killer then allegedly confessed to killing Kirk in the letter, writing: "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it. I don’t know if I will/have succeeded, but I had hoped to make it home to you. I wish we could have lived in a world where this did not feel necessary."
Robinson continued: "I wish I could have stayed for you and lived our lives together. I lack the words to express how much I love you, and how very much you mean to me. Please try and find joy in this life. I love you, always, -Tyler."
Expanded Investigation Details
While details of Robinson's alleged letter had been previously cited by authorities, the latest document release provides a more comprehensive picture of his communications on the day of the shooting. Search warrants conducted after Robinson's arrest revealed that investigators seized a "burnt note found in the trash" along with DNA evidence that prosecutors say places Robinson at the scene.
The documents state: "Fingerprints and a smeared palm print in the vicinity of the northeast corner rooftop edge of the Losee Center building, where Robinson dropped off the rooftop to the ground below" were discovered. Cellphone data allegedly showed Robinson's location throughout the day, including a Google Maps route leading to an area near the UVU campus.
Twiggs' Emergence and Discord Communications
The alleged letter to Twiggs comes after the Daily Mail exclusively revealed in February that Twiggs emerged from hiding nearly five months following Kirk's murder. The reclusive 22-year-old has reportedly quietly rebuilt his life hundreds of miles south in Texas after reconciling with his strict Mormon family.
Prosecutors say Robinson was also discussing his alleged plot to kill Kirk with users on the chat platform Discord. In one Discord chat room after Kirk was shot, a user reportedly responded: "Tyler killed Charlie!!!" Robinson allegedly sent another message confessing: "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all this. I’m surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments. Thanks for all the good times and laughs, you’ve all been so amazing. Thank you all for everything."
Additional Text Exchanges and Investigation
In other texts to Twiggs, Robinson allegedly stated he did not intend to turn himself in, saying: "I have no intention of being drug through the courts in front of the country." When Twiggs asked how long he had been planning the shooting, Robinson responded: "A bit over a week I believe." When questioned about his motives, Robinson said he "had enough" of Kirk's "hatred," adding that "some hate can't be negotiated out."
The court documents allege that after Robinson shot Kirk, he traveled back from Utah to Washington County, where he confessed to his father over the phone. Robinson initially told his parents he intended to end his own life but was convinced to surrender to a family friend and law enforcement official.
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
The alleged killer is next due in court on April 17, where his attorneys are expected to continue their arguments to ban cameras and microphones from the courtroom when he faces a murder trial. The Daily Mail has contacted Robinson's attorneys for comment. Twiggs has not been charged with any crime in connection with the incident.
