Investigation into Tyler Robinson’s Online Activity Post-Murder

A recent investigation by the Daily Mail uncovered that Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, had a noticeable online presence engaged in explicit “furry” video games. It turns out he followed creators who specialized in underage-themed cartoons.

Robinson’s digital activity included downloading a game on Steam called “Furry Shades of Gay,” described as a dating simulator that blends “hot gay sex and slapstick humor,” featuring cartoon animals and involving furry artists linked to the creation of “cub” material, which is often a euphemism for underage-themed content. The game celebrates strange relationships and includes various animated scenes.

He operated under the name “Craftin247” on Steam, accumulating a considerable number of titles and earning an “Absent Sticker,” a collectible given to dedicated players. This same username was also present on multiple other platforms, like Furaffinity, where he followed artists, including one named Redrusker. This artist admitted in a past post to creating artworks featuring minors, expressing guilt over the content that had been produced.

Redrusker mentioned that he felt immense guilt about his previous work and vowed to stop drawing such content in the future.

Additionally, another account linked to Robinson, “Obure,” connects back to a DeviantArt page named “siredward the 3rd,” notable for its extreme fetish comics that are disturbing in nature. These works depict graphic imagery that raises significant concerns regarding their content and intent.

The investigation also highlighted specific community jargon, including terms related to “cub” content. These often label such cartoons with ages that suggest inappropriate themes.

In January 2024, Robinson left an unsettling message on Obure’s Steam page, referring to abuse he claimed to experience. His Obure profile featured a furry character and identified Minnesota as his location, alongside an image of a young man with cat ears.

Meanwhile, legal proceedings against Robinson are progressing swiftly. On Tuesday, Utah County Attorney General Jeff Gray announced the charges against him, including seven felonies for aggravated murder, with prosecutors considering seeking the death penalty. Robinson made his initial court appearance the same day.

On September 10th, reports indicate that Robinson climbed onto the roof of Utah Valley University before setting fire to Kirk and later inflicting a serious neck injury. At this time, Robinson has not entered a plea and remains in custody without bail at the Utah County Jail.