Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing ‘said he wishes he hadn’t done it,’ roommate told Utah prosecutors

Roommate Recounts Tyler Robinson’s Remorse Following Charlie Kirk’s Death

Suspect in Charlie Kirk s killing – In a significant development during the preliminary hearing in Utah, Lance Twiggs, the former partner of Tyler Robinson, provided prosecutors with a detailed account of Robinson’s emotional state in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting. According to Twiggs’ videotaped testimony, Robinson expressed regret shortly after the incident, telling his roommate that he wished he had not committed the act. The statement was delivered during a multi-day evidentiary hearing where Utah prosecutors are presenting their case to establish sufficient grounds for trial.

Key Testimony and Evidence Presented

Twiggs described Robinson’s behavior on the day following the shooting with considerable detail. In his interview, the roommate explained that Robinson began to cry and repeatedly stated his regret. Despite his emotional distress, Robinson continued with his daily activities, seemingly attempting to occupy himself or divert his attention from what had occurred. The testimony revealed that Robinson eventually mentioned he would either speak with his parents or surrender to authorities, which aligns with official reports that he turned himself in to police later that same day.

“He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn’t done it, and then kept going around and just doing stuff, I think to keep himself busy or distracted or something,” Twiggs told prosecutors in the videotaped interview shown in court Thursday.

The prosecution has presented a variety of evidence to support their case, including surveillance recordings capturing Robinson’s movements on Utah Valley University’s campus on the day of the shooting, DNA analysis results, and ballistics examinations. These materials are being displayed to convince Judge Tony Graf that there is adequate evidence to move forward with criminal proceedings. State prosecutors concluded their presentation of the case in chief on Thursday afternoon after calling four law enforcement witnesses who participated in the investigation.

Legal Proceedings and Public Access

Robinson, who is twenty-three years old, is facing charges of aggravated murder along with six additional counts related to the September shooting. Prosecutors have indicated their intention to pursue capital punishment. The defendant has not yet formally entered pleas to the charges against him. The defense team is anticipated to call multiple forensic specialists, with one expert already testifying about ballistics evidence during the current hearing.

A central element of the prosecution’s strategy involves text messages exchanged between Robinson and Twiggs, which prosecutors characterize as a confession acknowledging Robinson’s responsibility for Kirk’s death. In exchange for providing the videotaped statement, prosecutors granted Twiggs limited immunity from prosecution. His legal representative informed CNN that his client has maintained consistent cooperation throughout the investigative process.

“Eventually he said that he would talk to his parents or turn himself over,” Twiggs said.

Significant debate occurred during Wednesday’s session regarding whether Twiggs’ interview could be broadcast publicly and published to news organizations. While Erika Kirk’s attorney, Jeffrey Neiman, requested that the statement be shown without any modifications, Judge Graf ultimately determined that certain portions required redaction before public viewing. Those segments were edited from the video presented in court on Thursday.

Background on the Relationship and Incident

Robinson and Twiggs became acquainted approximately in 2023 and began their romantic relationship two or three months following Robinson’s relocation to their shared apartment in St. George, Utah. The interview with Twiggs was recorded in April and provides insight into their dynamic. According to the roommate, the couple did not engage in frequent political discussions. Robinson rarely mentioned Charlie Kirk by name and seldom discussed LGBTQ-related topics. When politics did come up in conversation, the subjects typically centered on Donald Trump or contemporary policies under consideration or recently enacted.

The fatal shooting occurred on September 10, 2025, when Kirk, the thirty-one-year-old conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was addressing an audience of approximately three thousand attendees on the Utah Valley University campus. Robinson departed their apartment early that morning, claiming he had an extended commute to his workplace. He did not reach out to Twiggs directly until late evening, when text messages began flowing between them. One message reportedly instructed Twiggs to examine something beneath his keyboard.

“The Kirk family believes strongly that if the evidence is being admitted at this preliminary hearing, it should be made public for the world to see. No redactions,” Neiman said.

The incident quickly garnered international attention, with graphic footage circulating widely across social media platforms and politicians from both major parties offering swift condemnation of the violence. This event represents one prominent example of the political violence that has affected American society in recent years. As the hearing continues, all parties await further developments in what promises to be a high-profile criminal trial.