MYSTERY DEEPENS IN THE CHARLIE KIRK CASE: Key Figure Goes Silent Amid Ongoing Investigation
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Six weeks after the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, investigators say one person connected to the case has largely disappeared from public view, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile story.
According to law-enforcement officials, Lance Twiggs, 22, who has been identified as an acquaintance of the primary suspect Tyler Robinson, has remained out of sight since the tragedy that stunned the nation. Authorities previously indicated that Twiggs was cooperating with the investigation, though he has declined all requests for comment while Robinson awaits trial in Salt Lake City.
Neighbors in St. George describe Twiggs’s small apartment on the edge of town as “quiet” and “vacant-looking” in recent weeks. Local police have not confirmed his whereabouts but maintain that he is not considered a danger to the public.
Meanwhile, Tyler Robinson, the accused gunman, made a brief appearance in court Monday. His legal team requested that he be permitted to wear civilian clothes and appear without restraints in future hearings, arguing that doing so would help ensure impartiality among prospective jurors. The judge has not yet ruled on that request.
The courtroom session was short but tense, with prosecutors signaling that additional digital evidence—including a series of text messages allegedly sent around the time of the shooting—will play a central role in the case. Robinson’s attorneys continue to emphasize that he is presumed innocent until proven otherwise.
Beyond the legal proceedings, the emotional fallout from Kirk’s death continues to reverberate. At a recent Turning Point USA event in Nashville, his widow Erika Kirk was introduced on stage by an archival recording of her husband’s voice—a moment that left the audience in tears and underscored the lingering impact of his absence.
As the investigation unfolds, both supporters and critics are watching closely. Federal officials say the case remains active and that no additional arrests have been made. For now, the public is left waiting—caught between the pursuit of truth and the pain of a story still too fresh to fully understand.