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NEW EVIDENCE DROPS of Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin, DNA Linked To Roommate

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NEW EVIDENCE DROPS of Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin, DNA Linked To Roommate
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Timcast IRL hosts Tim Pool, Ian Crossland, and guests discuss breaking developments in the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing for the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The central revelation involves DNA evidence showing that Lance Twigs, Robinson's transgender lover who was not present at the shooting, had DNA on both a towel wrapped around the murder weapon and a screwdriver found at the scene. Utah investigators testified that the DNA mixture was approximately 75% from Robinson and 5% from Twigs, who lived together and has since been granted limited use immunity by federal and Utah County authorities. The hosts also discuss allegations that multiple Discord users posted cryptic messages the day before the attack suggesting foreknowledge of violence at UVU, raising questions about whether Robinson discussed his plans online and whether others encouraged or failed to report the plot. The conversation shifts to broader themes of government distrust, comparing the case to JFK assassination conspiracy theories and discussing how COVID-era government dishonesty has made Americans deeply skeptical of official narratives. The hosts debate the line between justified skepticism and reflexive disbelief of all government statements, noting that narratives often contain partial truths rather than complete fabrications. They also touch on political tribalism surrounding the case, with left-leaning individuals allegedly claiming the Butler Trump assassination attempt was staged while right-leaning observers point to evidence the UVU shooter had leftist motivations. The episode concludes with an extended tangent on vigilante justice, sparked by stories of a motorcycle rider shooting naked bikers with a BB gun and a Mexican Batman figure who duct-tapes thieves to poles.

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Crime & Justice

DNA of Tyler Robinson's Transgender Lover Found on Charlie Kirk Shooting Evidence

During Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing testimony, Utah investigators revealed that DNA belonging to Lance Twigs, Robinson's transgender lover, was found on a towel wrapped around the murder weapon and a screwdriver at the Utah Valley University shooting scene where Charlie Kirk was killed. The DNA mixture was reportedly 75% from the primary suspect and 5% from Twigs, who was granted limited use immunity and was not present at the shooting scene.

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Crime & Justice

Discord Users Posted About UVU Attack Day Before Charlie Kirk Shooting

Multiple social media posts from Discord users allegedly indicated foreknowledge of an attack at Utah Valley University the day before Charlie Kirk was shot. The hosts suggest Robinson discussed his plan with others in online Discord communities rather than keeping it secret, raising questions about potential co-conspirators or accessories who may have encouraged the attack.

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Crime & Justice

Lance Twigs Granted Immunity Despite DNA on Charlie Kirk Murder Weapon

Lance Twigs, whose DNA was found on evidence at the Charlie Kirk shooting scene, has been granted limited use immunity by both federal and Utah County prosecutors. The hosts speculate this immunity came after authorities confronted Twigs with the DNA evidence linking him to the murder weapon's towel, compelling cooperation as a prosecution witness.

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