Tyler Robinson’s own boyfriend took the stand and told a court that Robinson confessed to shooting Charlie Kirk — in texts, in a handwritten note, and in tears on a recorded call.
Story Highlights
- Lance Twiggs testified that Robinson texted him “I am, I’m sorry” when asked if he was the shooter.
- Twiggs said Robinson told him to look under his keyboard, where a note read: “I the opportunity take out Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
- Surveillance video placed Robinson on the roof of the building where the shot was fired at 12:23 p.m. on September 10, 2025.
- No shell casings were found on the rooftop — an unusual gap that stunned the courtroom and gave the defense an opening.
What the Boyfriend Told the Court
Lance Twiggs, Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner, took the stand on July 9, 2026, during the preliminary hearing. Twiggs said that after the shooting, he texted Robinson directly and asked if he was the one who did it. According to Twiggs’ testimony, Robinson replied, “I am, I’m sorry.” Prosecutors showed those text messages on screen in open court.
Twiggs also told the court that Robinson texted him to “look under my keyboard.” There, Twiggs said he found a handwritten note that read: “I the opportunity take out Kirk and I’m going to take it.” Robinson also texted that he still needed to “grab my rifle” and had hoped to “keep this secret till I died of old age.” A 37-minute recorded interview between Twiggs and a prosecutor was played in court. In it, Robinson tearfully said he “wishes he hadn’t done it” and talked about turning himself in.
What the Video Evidence Shows
Prosecutors also showed surveillance footage from Utah Valley University campus. The video placed Robinson near the amphitheater around 9:25 a.m. on September 10, 2025. He returned later carrying a blue backpack. At 12:23 p.m., footage showed him crouching near the southwest corner of the Losee building rooftop — just seconds before a gunshot rang out at 12:23:28 p.m. He then jumped off the roof carrying an unidentified object.
Later footage showed Robinson walking with a noticeable limp, which prosecutors said was consistent with jumping from the roof or with the rifle’s recoil. The maroon T-shirt Robinson wore on campus that day matched the shirt he had on when he surrendered to police that night. Prosecutors presented both pieces of footage as state evidence.
Where the Defense Pushed Back
The defense did not ignore the evidence — they attacked it on several fronts. Defense attorney Nicole Deour argued that parts of Twiggs’ recorded interview may contain leading questions, which could make them inadmissible at trial. Defense attorney Michael Burt challenged a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) DNA analyst, arguing the testing used length-based comparisons rather than sequence testing and could not definitively match Robinson to samples found on the rifle.
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One moment drew wide attention: Officer Bagley testified that no shell casings or unspent bullets were found on the Losee rooftop — unusual for a rifle, which typically ejects casings automatically. The defense also noted that Twiggs said he could not be “100% certain” the person in surveillance photos was Robinson. The handwritten note Twiggs photographed was never seen again after that, raising questions about its chain of custody. Despite these challenges, even defense attorney Deour acknowledged that the state had likely met the probable cause standard needed to move the case forward. The judge is expected to rule in September.
Sources:
pjmedia.com, youtube.com, abc7chicago.com, kutv.com
