case against Taylor Robinson22-year-old charged with killing TPUSA founder charlie kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025 has become even more disturbing. New forensic details have been released about the bullet used in the shooting.
What did the forensic report say?
According to newly unsealed documents, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) examined bullet fragments found during the autopsy. According to reports, one of the bullet jacket fragments matched “.30 caliber grade deformed/damaged bullet jacket fragments.” Daily Mail.
This matched the caliber of a Mauser 98 30-06 rifle found near the scene, which prosecutors believe was the weapon used in the shooting. Robinson received the rifle as a gift from his grandfather.
The report also states that the rifle was tested and found to be functioning properly. A shell casing found at the scene had a “Remington face” on it and was confirmed to have been fired from the same rifle.
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However, damaged bullet fragments cannot be attached directly to the rifle. The examiner said it could not “conclusively establish an association or exclusion” because it was too damaged.
Even so, investigators said the evidence supported the case because the bullet type and cartridge matched the rifle.
The defense’s point is that bullets cannot be strapped directly to the gun. They also tried to block further testing, saying it could compromise the evidence. However, prosecutors want more tests to gather more details.
The defense has asked the court to allow their experts to be present or record during the testing, but prosecutors noted the FBI does not allow that.
Robinson is due back in court on April 17, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for May 17.
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What handwritten notes and words reveal
The newly sealed documents, released April 10, also include handwritten notes and messages from Robinson describing his behavior and state of mind.
In a note to his co-star Lance Twiggs, he wrote: “Luna, if you read this at my word, then I’m sorry,” referring to Twiggs.
He continued, “I left home this morning on a mission and set up an automated text message. I could have been dead or faced a long prison sentence. I had the opportunity to take down Charlie Kirk, and I took it.”
“I don’t know if I will/have made it, but I had hoped to be your home. I wished we could live in a world where it felt unnecessary. I wished I could stay for you and live our lives together,” he wrote.
He ended the letter by saying, “I can’t put into words how much I love you and how much you mean to me. Please try to find happiness in this life. I love you forever, – Taylor.”
The note was found under a keyboard in the home the two shared, according to court documents. fox13.
Messages between Robinson and Twiggs revealed he had been planning the attack for “more than a week.” After the shooting, he described trying to hide from police.
“I had planned to pick up my rifle from where I dropped it shortly after, but most of that side of town was cordoned off. It was quiet there [sic]almost enough to get out, but there was a car lingering,” he wrote.
Another message said: “Three hours ago a police officer was walking around the area with a K9 hoping the dog had a bad sense of smell.”
He also wrote, “I guess I’ll just sit in the car and watch for another hour and hope this guy gets out of here.”
Robinson was later taken into custody and the case continues.
