An attorney has highlighted a potential issue in the prosecution’s case against the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk was tragically shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
The incident shocked many across America, prompting a significant manhunt for the suspect, including efforts from the FBI.
Within two days, the FBI announced they had apprehended a suspect, identifying him as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
Robinson faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.
Authorities have shared more information about Robinson, detailing his alleged planning of the attack and his actions following the shooting.
The FBI also highlighted messages he supposedly sent to his partner, discussing his alleged actions.
Attorney Skye Lazaro from Salt Lake City’s Ray Quinney & Nebeker commented on the case, expressing that “there’s just so much we don’t know yet” regarding the timeline of events surrounding the murder.
In an interview with Fox News, Lazaro suggested there might be a significant issue in the prosecution’s case against Robinson.
Lazaro mentioned that officials claimed the suspect tried to return to the crime scene hours later, encountering an officer before fleeing 250 miles south to his home in St George.
She pointed out that authorities have not specified the timing of this interaction, stating, “If it doesn’t line up in a way that makes sense, it could definitely be bad for them.”
The attorney also noted that if the officer’s bodycam was not active, it might provide the defense with grounds to challenge the investigation.
Lazaro remarked on the presence of conspiracy theories due to perceived inconsistencies in the narrative, which has led to some skepticism regarding the FBI’s account.
However, she warned that pursuing such theories in court could severely weaken the defense’s position.
“There are some conspiracy theories about… somebody else wrote the text messages or something was planted,” Lazaro observed.
“As a defense attorney, unless you absolutely know and can prove that something like that happened, that’s not the greatest defense, right?”
“I think you tend to lose credibility unless you really can substantiate it.”
Robinson’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 30 in Provo.