The shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has left the nation reeling. But new evidence presented in court has also exposed the private texts of his accused killer, Tyler Robinson, whose final exchange with his live-in partner, Lance Twiggs, is now being dissected by experts as a chilling window into his psyche.
The conversation began when Robinson instructed Twiggs to “drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard,” where Twiggs allegedly found a note confessing: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
“Daddy Issues” and Fear of His Father
According to renowned communications and body-language expert Dr. Lillian Glass, Robinson’s texts reveal that his deepest fear wasn’t law enforcement, it was his own father.
“He shows he was concerned more about his father’s reaction to losing the gun than taking someone’s life,” Glass told the Daily Mail. “His biggest fear is his father’s wrath.”
Robinson fretted over explaining how he lost his grandfather’s Mauser rifle, fitted with a $2,000 scope, even as federal agents closed in.
A Delusion of Escape
Despite being on the run, Robinson texted his partner that he would “be home soon.” Investigators say this false optimism shows a dangerous disconnect.
“Robinson’s response indicated that he is living in a delusion,” Glass explained. “He actually thinks he’s going to get away with murder.”
Even after police released photos of the rifle he allegedly used to kill Kirk, Robinson seemed more worried about retrieving it than facing consequences.
Orders and Control
Robinson’s messages also highlight what Glass calls a controlling nature. He instructed his partner to delete messages, avoid the media, and not talk to police without a lawyer.
“We are seeing a lot of control,” Glass said. “The controlling figure in the relationship is Robinson, who’s telling him what to do.”
At one point, Robinson even mused about turning himself in — not out of remorse, but to appease his father, who he feared might turn him in first. Robinson also noted that “since Trump got into office, my dad has been pretty diehard MAGA,” underscoring the political tension between them.
The Language of Cowardice
In the exchange, Robinson occasionally used terms of affection, calling his partner “my love.” One ABC reporter suggested this was “touching,” but Glass strongly disagreed.
“There’s nothing touching about this,” she said. “He just killed someone, and the only thing he’s worried about is his own behind.”
Hate, Minimization, and Self-Soothing
When Twiggs asked why he killed Kirk, Robinson replied: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” Yet Glass found his tone far from hateful — more self-centered and minimizing.
“He does a lot of self-soothing talk,” she said. “He reassures himself, like when he states the gun has a towel over it and they haven’t found it yet.”
He even referenced bullets he had engraved with anti-fascist and pro-trans slogans, texting Twiggs that he would “have a stroke” if Fox News ever reported on it.
No Remorse
What stands out most, Glass concluded, is the absence of guilt.
“He pretty much has no remorse,” she said. “He is more concerned about losing his grandfather’s gun than killing another man.”
During his virtual court appearance, Robinson looked dazed, staring at the floor as prosecutors announced their intent to seek the death penalty.
A Cold Glimpse Into the Killer’s Mind
For investigators, the texts are not just evidence of premeditation, they are proof of Robinson’s chilling state of mind.
He admitted to the crime. He feared his father more than justice. And he believed he could walk away from one of the most shocking political assassinations in modern American history.
