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Surveillance Trail and DNA Evidence Detailed in Charlie Kirk Killing as Defense Probes Timeline

Prosecutors say new surveillance places Tyler Robinson at UVU with DNA on a recovered rifle.

Overview

  • Newly released video shows Tyler Robinson refueling at a Cedar City Maverik on Sept. 11 without using trash cans, confirming part of his route after the shooting.
  • Court filings and law enforcement sources describe cameras tracking his movements on the UVU campus and a brief contact with a perimeter officer who ran his license plate.
  • Investigators report DNA consistent with Robinson’s on a .30-06 Mauser rifle found near the scene, on a towel wrapped around it, and on three of four rounds.
  • Prosecutors cite texts and a note photographed by a cooperating roommate that discuss seizing an opportunity to kill Kirk and attempts to retrieve a stashed rifle.
  • Robinson is jailed on aggravated murder and related counts as prosecutors pursue the death penalty, while the defense requests more time and highlights timeline questions.