The prosecution's case against Tyler Robinson centers around a series of events, including an alleged "text message" that Robinson supposedly sent to his lover Lance Twiggs after the shooting of Charlie Kirk. However, the authenticity of this message is highly questionable.
The alleged "text message" is particularly intriguing because of the person who helped Tyler Robinson turn himself in to authorities. Before examining the bizarre narrative surrounding this event, it's essential to highlight the insulting nature of the alleged "text message" itself. This message is being used as proof that Robinson confessed to his lover that he was responsible for Kirk's death.
The "text message" contains some astonishing claims, particularly Robinson's assertion that he hadn't seen anything about the rifle being found while he was waiting to retrieve it from the woods. However, the message also states that the feds released a photo of the rifle, which is not possible given the timing of the events.
Furthermore, the sequence of events in the alleged "text message" is also out of order. Robinson reportedly writes that his dad wants photos of the rifle, and that the feds released a photo of the rifle. However, according to statements made by Robinson's parents to the police the following day, Robinson's father did not contact him until the day after the shooting, when the alleged shooter's photograph was made public.
The State of Utah charging document appears to have an error in Count 6, referring to September 11 in Utah County as the date when Robinson tried to induce his roommate to stay silent if questioned by police. However, according to all news reports, Robinson was back at his apartment on September 10, which is located in Washington County, three and a half hours from Utah County.
The alleged "text message" gets even more interesting when considering the background of the person who allegedly helped Tyler Robinson turn himself in – retired Sheriff and family friend Mike Mitchell. Mitchell has a history of crafting deceptive online communications to draw out suspected child predators during his undercover work in online chat rooms in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Mitchell's expertise in shaping narratives is crucial to this case, as no signed documents or affidavits have been made public by the neighbor and family friend about what was said leading up to the surrender. It's clear that Mike Mitchell was instrumental in assisting in the surrender of Tyler Robinson, and now his narrative has become gospel in Robinson's murder trial.
The significance of shaping narratives in this case cannot be overstated, particularly given the lack of transparency and accountability in the intersection of mental health, pharmaceutical practices, and public safety. As a result, it's essential to question the authenticity of the alleged "text message" and the narrative surrounding Tyler Robinson's surrender.