A pretrial hearing for Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of murdering conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, featured the police interview of his former partner, Lance Twiggs. The interview, played with some redactions on Thursday, included Twiggs recounting Robinson's alleged confession and detailing incriminating text messages exchanged between the two.
Megyn Kelly, commenting on the proceedings, suggested that Twiggs' testimony could significantly harm Robinson's defense. "Talk about the text messages, the letter that was found under the keyboard, the conversation the day after, an extraordinary conversation the day after," Kelly stated on her SiriusXM show, referring to the evidence presented.
According to Twiggs' statement, Robinson returned to their shared apartment after the September 10, 2025, shooting and admitted he "wished he hadn't done it." Twiggs also told investigators that Robinson had texted him to check under his computer keyboard, where a note was found. Prosecutors allege this note read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
Twiggs described being panicked by the note. When Robinson returned home the following day, Twiggs claimed he paced nervously and avoided direct questions. Twiggs stated that Robinson eventually confessed to the assassination, began crying, and expressed regret, before indicating an intention to surrender to authorities.
Prosecutors presented text messages allegedly sent between Robinson and Twiggs after Kirk's death. One message from Robinson to Twiggs read: "I am, I'm sorry." He also discussed efforts to retrieve the rifle used in the shooting, writing, "If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence."
Twiggs also told investigators that Robinson had been planning the shooting for over a week. He stated that Robinson left for work on the morning of the murder, claiming a long shift, and that he did not hear from him again until late that night via the text message about the note. Twiggs and Robinson began a romantic relationship after meeting in 2023 and moving into a shared apartment in St. George, Utah.
Evidence presented also included the discovery of bullet casings engraved with political messages at the crime scene. Twiggs confirmed that Robinson had spoken about engraving bullets for a "hunting trip" in the months leading up to the shooting. The note found under the keyboard, allegedly written by Robinson, referred to Twiggs by his chosen name, "Luna." The note expressed regret and a sense of necessity, stating, "I wish we could have lived in a world where this did not feel necessary."
Both Twiggs' and Robinson's DNA were found on a towel wrapped around the murder weapon, according to prosecutors. Twiggs, who cooperated with investigators and provided DNA, stated he was not particularly interested in politics and that he and Robinson had not previously discussed Charlie Kirk. He did mention Robinson occasionally ranted about Donald Trump and that their discussions about LGBTQ rights centered on legislative matters.
Robinson, 23, faces the death penalty if convicted of the murder. He has not yet entered a plea in the case, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence. Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents have been present for the proceedings, with Erika Kirk reportedly crying during the playing of Twiggs' video statement.