Charlie Kirk murder suspect’s partner to give recorded testimony at Utah hearing
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has entered its second day in a Utah court, with prosecutors expected to present recorded testimony from Robinson's partner. Robinson allegedly shot and killed Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, as he addressed thousands at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025. The case matters because prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and must use the hearing to establish that Robinson should stand trial for murder.
The first day proved emotionally charged: State District Judge Tony Graf visibly winced at previously unseen footage of the killing, while Kirk's widow, Erika, and his parents left the courtroom when testimony became too distressing. On day two, prosecutors are expected to play a pre-recorded statement from Robinson's roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, known as Luna, to whom Robinson allegedly confessed to the shooting before turning himself in.
- Robinson's murder hearing over Charlie Kirk's killing continues in Utah.
- Prosecutors seek the death penalty and a full trial.
- Partner Lance Twiggs's recorded confession testimony expected on day two.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Tyler Robinson hearing to be shown footage from trans lover after dramatic first day that saw judge recoil and Erika Kirk leave when evidence became too much: Live updates”.