A family member of Lance Twigg, the roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson—the accused shooter in the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk—has come forward for the first time to share insights about the case.
Robinson is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a pretrial hearing as he faces murder charges in connection with the incident. While much has been reported about Robinson, details about Twigg have remained unclear. However, a recent interview with a family member of Twigg has provided new information about the couple and the events leading up to the shooting.
According to law enforcement sources, Twigg was in contact with Robinson via text messages immediately after the shooting. This has raised questions about his whereabouts and whether he has been under any form of protection from law enforcement.
Recent reports indicate that Twigg is no longer under FBI protection and has left Utah. He has also hired an attorney, signaling a shift in the investigation’s direction. The family member who spoke with the outlet chose to remain anonymous, citing the emotional toll the situation has taken on her and her family.
“I mean, both of them are supersmart. I mean, Lance was, he was a concert pianist, his talent for music was off the charts, it was very impressive,” she said. “What I’ve heard about Tyler is that he was just so smart, and so it’s just a shame that these kids had so much potential and such a bright future.”
She also shared her thoughts on the influence of video games on Robinson’s behavior.
“The world they were in, like, this gaming world, that was the normal way that they kind of spoke, the way they spoke wasn’t normal,” she explained. “It was a different kind of communication.”
The family member expressed uncertainty about how much Twigg will cooperate with investigators. She noted that while Twigg was cooperative during police questioning, he did not voluntarily come forward. Instead, he was brought in by authorities and only provided information when asked.
“When I first found out about how he was taken in and talked to by the police, I know that they said that he was very cooperative,” she said. “But they had to go get him and bring him in. He didn’t voluntarily go in and say, hey, I heard about this and I have some knowledge. He handed over things when they asked for them, but he didn’t give up any information until he had to.”
Despite these concerns, she believes that the right person is in custody.
Robinson’s next court appearance is set for Friday, where his defense team will argue that the entire prosecution team should be removed from the case. Their reasoning is based on a conflict of interest, as one of the prosecutors had a child who was present at the event and witnessed it within 40 feet. The defense claims this proximity creates an ethical issue that could affect the fairness of the trial.
As the case unfolds, more details about the lives of both Robinson and Twigg continue to emerge, shedding light on the complex dynamics that led to this tragic event.