PROVO, Utah — During a court session on Thursday, the former girlfriend of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, informed Utah prosecutors that Robinson expressed regret about the incident, stating he “wished he hadn’t done it.” This information came to light through a video played in court where Lance Twiggs recounted a conversation with Robinson.
In the video, Twiggs mentioned that he directly asked Robinson if he truly claimed responsibility for the shooting the night before, to which Robinson admitted it was true, showing signs of distress.
Robinson’s alleged admission was made during a chat with Twiggs, as evidenced by text messages reviewed by the prosecutors later on. The testimony from Twiggs was presented on the fourth day of Robinson’s preliminary hearing, which is a step to decide if the case will progress to trial.
Efforts to present the video on the previous day were interrupted by defense requests for redactions, leading to some back-and-forth before it was finally shown in court, where Robinson seemed to observe intently.
Reports indicate that Twiggs, who is cooperating with authorities and hasn’t been charged, was both Robinson’s partner and roommate. In an odd detail, he mentioned using the name “Luna” at work, which complicates the narrative a bit.
The discussions in court hinted at crucial evidence tying Twiggs and Robinson to the murder of Kirk. Prosecutors revealed they found specific DNA evidence from both individuals associated with the suspected weapon used in the shooting.
In another significant revelation, Twiggs mentioned that a month prior to the shooting, Robinson had started modifying bullets. Prosecutors displayed engraved messages found on shell casings linked to the crime, indicating a direct connection to the crime scene and Robinson’s activities leading up to the incident.
During the hearing, there were moments when Robinson appeared visibly uncomfortable, especially when the subject of the Dremel tool—allegedly used in carving messages on the bullets—came up. Twiggs had warned Robinson about safely using the tool, adding an unsettling backdrop to the narrative of events leading to the murder.
Text conversations between Robinson and Twiggs, including remarks about firearms, were also reviewed, prompting an emotional reaction from Kirk’s family present in the courtroom. The weapon later recovered by police made its way back into discussions, adding weight to the prosecution’s timeline of events.
While the hearing continued, Judge Tony Graf Jr. communicated he would not provide a decision right away. Both sides will submit additional briefs before a following hearing scheduled for September 1. It’s anticipated that this hearing will mark nearly a year since Kirk’s tragic death during a Turning Point USA event.
Robinson, aged 23, faces serious charges, including the potential for the death penalty if the case moves forward successfully against him.
