DNA Evidence Links Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs to Charlie Kirk's Assassination Case

Provo, Utah — DNA from Tyler Robinson and Lance Twiggs was reportedly found on a towel and screwdriver linked to the investigation of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk, 31, during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. The towel was allegedly used to conceal the murder weapon, a Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle, which was found wrapped in it along with the screwdriver, located near a sniper's perch. Both Robinson and Twiggs provided buccal swabs for DNA profiling. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented surveillance footage showing Robinson's movements around the campus before and after the shooting. Forensic analysts indicated that Robinson is likely the primary contributor to the DNA found on the evidence, while Twiggs is considered a minor contributor. Twiggs has not been charged with any crime but is cooperating with investigators. Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and the preliminary hearing is expected to continue throughout the week as prosecutors seek to establish probable cause for the charges against him, which include aggravated murder, potentially leading to the death penalty.