Overview
- Robinson, 22, surrendered in St. George after his father contacted a family pastor who reached law enforcement, and he remains in custody without bail.
- Authorities say Robinson confessed to relatives and later to the FBI, and investigators currently believe he acted alone.
- Detectives recovered a Mauser bolt‑action rifle near the campus and bullets bearing inscriptions including “Bella ciao,” “Hey fascist! Catch!” and online‑gaming memes.
- Surveillance footage and Discord messages shown by a roommate outline steps to retrieve, hide and stage the weapon, which investigators say point to planning.
- President Donald Trump and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox publicly backed seeking the death penalty, and a first court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday at 3 p.m. local time.