A new bombshell has been uncovered in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Suspect Tyler James Robinson reportedly sent chilling messages to his friends after Kirk’s death.

On September 10, 2025, Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University for a Turning Point USA debate. In the middle of his speech, he was shot in the neck. Even though he was quickly rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead soon after. 

The latest details from Radar Online revealed that Robinson sent online messages referring to Kirk’s murder almost 80 minutes after he was shot. Before Kirk’s assassination, Robinson had been exchanging messages with his friend on Discord. 

The main suspect in the killing, now in custody, allegedly messaged the same friend after the shooting, saying, “You see this news?????” He later added, “Utah gets a national headline for the first time in a while, and it’s someone smiling, Charlie Kirk.”

The subsequent alleged messages read: “no, like an hour ago,” “He’s reported dead and the footage looks BAD.” 

As the day went on, the 22-year-old man allegedly joined a Discord voice chat with two friends. Robinson questioned them about the shooting. 

One friend alleged, “he got hit pretty bad,” adding, “I’m pretty sure he’s dead.” These messages have sparked speculation about his state of mind and possible premeditation in the shooting. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against him. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder for the killing of the 31-year-old. 

 
 
 
 
 
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According to The Washington Post, Robinson’s online behavior showed a stark detachment. It often shifted from casual games to conversations about homicide. The paper received several messages that showed no early signs of violent intent. But a notable ideological shift was evident before the assassination.

Robinson reportedly confessed to his roommate, citing Kirk’s “hatred” and that “some hate can’t be negotiated out.” According to court papers filed by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray, he wrote, “Drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard.”

According to NBC, the roommate, whom Robinson referred to as “my love,” did so and found a note. The police have not released the name of the said roommate. 

The note reportedly read, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”

While the search for the suspect of the TPUSA co-founder was underway, Robinson’s parents started to suspect something. The picture of the shooter flashing on the news was eerily similar to their son. They wondered whether the murder weapon was the rifle he got as a gift.

Officials revealed that as his parents struggled to find answers, Robinson kept texting his roommate. According to the charging document, Robinson wrote, “My dad wants photos of the rifle. He’s calling me rn, not answering.”

Robinson made his first in-person court appearance almost three months after his arrest. Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf allowed Robinson to wear civilian clothes during hearings to protect the presumption of innocence. 

Media organizations and Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, pushed for cameras in the courtroom to ensure transparency. He is allowed to wear the least restrictive restraints for safety. However, the media is barred from photographing Robinson in restraints. 

ABC4 Utah recently reported a significant development in the case. Robinson’s defense attorneys allegedly moved to disqualify the entire Utah County Attorney’s Office from prosecuting it. In a newly unsealed court filing, his defense team argued a conflict of interest existed. Allegedly, a family member of a Utah County prosecutor was present at Utah Valley University when Kirk was shot.

The defense contended that the connection could compromise the prosecution’s ability to pursue the death penalty fairly. As per the motion, the prosecutor got real-time texts from the family member during the assassination. They further shared those texts within the office, including with Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray. 

The defense claimed that prosecutors revealed this information to them. Hence, they requested that the entire office be removed from the case. On January 16, 2026, the judge will hear the motion.