Charlie Kirk murder suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it', court hears
A Utah court heard testimony from the roommate of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The roommate testified that Robinson confessed to the shooting and expressed regret shortly after the incident.
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The case involves high-profile political violence and is currently in the preliminary stages to determine if there is sufficient evidence for a death penalty trial.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Sheila Flynn Senior US Reporter Watch: Roommate says Charlie Kirk murder suspect confessed to killing The suspect accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk admitted the killing to his roommate, cried at their apartment afterwards and "said he wishes he hadn't done it", a Utah court has heard.
The details emerged in a hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, who faces aggravated murder and other charges over the conservative activist's death on 10 September 2025.
The prosecution played an investigative interview with ex-roommate and romantic partner Lance Twiggs and revealed the pair's text messages.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea. This week's preliminary hearings are for a judge to decide if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial in the possible death penalty case.
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