Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, mentioned he thinks about the shooting “every day.” He also referred to Kirk’s widow, Erica, during a unsettling exchange with his lawyer, as revealed by lip-reading analysis.
On Thursday, over three months after the incident at Utah Valley University, 22-year-old Robinson appeared calm during his first court session in Provo, Utah, even sharing a laugh with his attorney.
“I think about the shooting every day,” Robinson reportedly said to his lawyer just before the hearing began. This was confirmed by an analysis from Lip Reader Limited.
He mentioned that this thought crosses his mind “every morning…all the time,” which raises some unsettling questions. In another moment, he seemed to reference Kirk’s widow, stating, “So he had a wife…”
Robinson then appeared to be reflecting on his own situation, saying, “I smoke a lot…I can’t sleep at night…It’s pushing me mentally.” He continued, expressing frustration with his state of mind by saying, “Unfortunately, you’re out of your mind. It’s of no use to me.”
Dressed in a simple blue button-down and an argyle tie, Robinson remained nearly motionless in front of the judge. He faces charges that include aggravated murder and obstruction of justice, stemming from the shooting of Kirk, 31, in front of a large audience on September 10 during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
During the hearing, Judge Tony Graff discussed whether media could be present in the courtroom, a matter that Robinson’s defense team opposed. After more than two hours of private discussions, the judge postponed his decision on both issues and set a follow-up hearing for December 29.
