Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing Admits Guilt, Wishes He Hadn't Done It

Testimony from Lance Twiggs heard in court on fourth day of hearing to determine whether case can proceed to trial Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old charged with murdering far-right pundit Charlie Kirk, revealed that Robinson wished he hadn't committed the crime, according to testimony heard in court.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing Admitted to the Crime in Text Messages, Prosecutors Say

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In messages that prosecutors say were sent to his romantic partner, Tyler Robinson admitted he was the person who shot Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university.

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Guardian Published 10 July 2026

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said ‘he wishes he hadn’t done it’, roommate testifies

NYT Published 9 July 2026

Suspect in Charlie Kirk Killing Admitted to the Crime in Text Messages, Prosecutors Say

In messages that prosecutors say were sent to his romantic partner, Tyler Robinson admitted he was the person who shot Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university.

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