The chilling details of a planned assassination are now surfacing with the release of search warrants related to the shooting of Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson, accused of the fatal shooting on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, confessed to the act in a handwritten letter.
Robinson faces a litany of severe charges, including aggravated murder – a capital offense – alongside multiple counts of obstruction of justice and witness tampering. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty, painting a picture of calculated malice and a desperate attempt to cover up the crime.
The newly unsealed affidavit reveals a deeply personal and disturbing confession penned to Robinson’s live-in lover, known as “Luna.” In stark terms, Robinson admitted to seizing the opportunity to kill Kirk, stating, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it.”
Beyond the confession, investigators have meticulously gathered forensic evidence. DNA was recovered from the scene, along with a clear palm print found on the rooftop of the Losee Center, the point from which Robinson descended after the shooting. This physical evidence directly links him to the location.
Cell phone data further corroborates Robinson’s presence at the university on the day of the shooting. A Google Maps route on his phone showed a planned path leading near the campus, suggesting premeditation and a deliberate course of action.
The letter to “Luna” reveals a complex emotional landscape alongside the cold calculation of the crime. Robinson expressed profound regret and a longing for a life they could have shared, lamenting a world where such an act felt “necessary.”
He wrote of a desperate hope to return home, acknowledging the likelihood of death or a lengthy prison sentence. The letter is a heartbreaking testament to a love intertwined with a violent act, ending with a final, poignant declaration: “I love you, always, -Tyler.”
Robinson also attempted to manipulate those around him, leaving a note for his roommate requesting the deletion of incriminating messages. He further pressured his roommate to remain silent, fearing their testimony would jeopardize his defense.
Earlier this year, a judge denied Robinson’s attempt to disqualify the prosecuting attorneys, finding no evidence of a conflict of interest. The legal proceedings are moving forward, driven by a wealth of evidence and a chilling confession.
The case continues to unfold, revealing a disturbing narrative of political violence, personal turmoil, and a desperate attempt to escape the consequences of a calculated act.
