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‘Snake Eyes’ Conspiracy Around Charlie Kirk’s Killing Surges Online Despite Key Refutation

Fact-checks show the film’s scene is dated September 19 and investigators have reported no connection to the crime.

Nicolas Cage yelling with a phone to his ear in a scene from the film 'Snake Eyes', 1998. (Photo by Paramount Pictures/Getty Images)
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Charlie Kirk Murder "Snake Eyes" Conspiracy Theory
Why Are People Connecting Charlie Kirk's Murder To The Film 'Snake Eyes?' The 1998 Nicolas Cage Movie And The New Conspiracy Theory Explained

Overview

  • Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a Utah Valley University event on September 10, and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and related offenses.
  • Social posts on X and other platforms drew parallels to the 1998 film Snake Eyes, citing the name Charles Kirkland, a neck wound, and a boxer named Tyler, with some posts reaching millions of views.
  • The widely shared claim that the movie scene occurred on September 10 is incorrect, as the on-screen signage shows September 19, according to multiple reviews of the footage.
  • Authorities have not linked the film to the investigation, while Know Your Meme traced the theory’s rise from Reddit to X and TikTok alongside mainstream coverage of the corrections.
  • Turning Point USA announced Erika Kirk will lead the organization as CEO; at a memorial, she said she forgave the alleged shooter.