A dramatic new twist has emerged in the Charlie Kirk murder case, as the alleged assassin’s former roommate and lover is expected to break his silence in a video statement that could be played during an upcoming court hearing.
Lance Twiggs, who reportedly lived with accused killer Tyler Robinson in St. George, Utah, has stayed far out of the spotlight since Kirk was gunned down on a college campus in September.
Now, after months of mystery, speculation, and unanswered questions, Twiggs is expected to make his first public remarks about the case at a July hearing.
The development could prove explosive.
Authorities have been trying to determine what Twiggs knew, if anything, about Robinson’s alleged plans before Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Twiggs has not been charged with any crime. But his reported connection to Robinson, along with alleged text messages exchanged after the shooting, has made him one of the most talked-about figures in the case.
According to reports, Twiggs disappeared from public view shortly after the killing. Neighbors said the 22-year-old left the three-bedroom condo he shared with Robinson in St. George, leaving behind a messy car and even lights on inside the home.
The strange exit fueled even more speculation about what he may have known.
For months, his whereabouts remained unclear. Officials with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office previously said they did not know where Twiggs was and noted that the FBI had taken over parts of the investigation.
Sheriff Nate Brooksby later said Twiggs was in a “safe space very far away from St. George” and would need to “lay low for a long time.”
Twiggs was eventually spotted in February living with his parents in Texas. When a reporter approached him at a gas station, he appeared rattled and refused to answer questions.
“No, no, no. I cannot answer any questions,” he said before getting into his car and driving away.
The reason Twiggs’ possible testimony is so closely watched comes down to a series of alleged messages between him and Robinson after the shooting.
According to reports, Robinson allegedly confessed to Twiggs shortly after Kirk was shot in the neck.
One message allegedly told Twiggs to look under a keyboard, where investigators reportedly found a note.
“If you are reading this per my text, then I am so sorry,” the note allegedly said.
“I left the house this morning on a mission, and set an auto text,” it reportedly continued. “I am likely dead, or facing a lengthy prison sentence. I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it.”
Robinson allegedly went on to say he was stuck in Orem, where the UVU campus is located, while trying to recover the weapon and flee the scene.
Twiggs reportedly appeared stunned by the alleged confession.
“You’re joking, right????” Twiggs allegedly texted back.
When Twiggs asked why he shot Kirk, Robinson allegedly replied that he had “had enough” of Kirk’s “hatred,” adding that “some hate can’t be negotiated out.”
Robinson also allegedly told Twiggs to delete the exchange and warned him not to speak to the media, law enforcement, or answer any questions.
The alleged messages could become a major part of the case as prosecutors move forward.
Robinson appeared in court on Tuesday, May 19, as the high-profile case continues to unfold. He is facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder, connected to Kirk’s death.
If convicted, Robinson could face the death penalty.
For now, all eyes are on Twiggs.
His video statement could finally answer some of the biggest questions still hanging over the case: what did he know, when did he know it, and could his words help prosecutors paint a clearer picture of the moments before and after Charlie Kirk’s killing?
It was from a bird that did the dirty deed!