Deep dive into alleged Charlie Kirk assassin texts, why FBI stopped protecting Tyler Robinson lover
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Takeaways
- ❖FBI protection is not routine; it's typically for cooperating witnesses or potential victims, implying Twigs had agreed to provide information against Robinson.
- ❖The text messages between Robinson and Twigs contain 'too much exposition' and a casual tone, which a retired FBI agent found highly unusual for a spontaneous confession.
- ❖Prosecutors likely withheld 'devastating' texts and evidence from initial public releases, indicating more incriminating information exists.
Insights
1FBI Protection Implied Cooperation, Its End Signaled Withdrawal
Lance Twigs, Tyler Robinson's romantic partner, received FBI protection for approximately 1.5 months after the shooting. Retired FBI agent Steve Moore states this is uncommon and typically reserved for cooperating witnesses. The protection ceased when Twigs obtained a lawyer and moved out of state, strongly indicating he stopped cooperating with the FBI. Moore suggests the FBI likely gained significant information during the period of cooperation.
Lance's family member told me that at one point Lance had FBI protection... but then he got a lawyer and he no longer has FBI protection and has moved out of state. Steve Moore: 'It's not common at all... commonly it's what we call CWS, cooperating witnesses... if the FBI was protecting him, he had agreed to provide information against Robinson.' (, )
2Text Messages Between Robinson and Twigs Appear Contrived and Suggest Prior Knowledge
The text exchange between Tyler Robinson and Lance Twigs after the shooting struck the retired FBI agent as 'contrived' and 'sociopathic.' Twigs' responses lacked 'extreme surprise,' and his questions, such as 'How long have you been planning this?', seemed to indicate an existing overall knowledge of the plan, rather than genuine shock. Robinson's casual discussion of retrieving the murder weapon and his concern over his 'grandpa's rifle' after committing a murder further highlight the unusual nature of the conversation.
Steve Moore: 'That sounds like bad establishing dialogue in a superheroes movie... there's too much exposition... it seems contrived.' 'There was not extreme surprise that one of the two in a loving relationship had just gone out and murdered a public figure.' (, ) 'Twigs' questions seem to be really lacking and really uncurious about what his lover has just done.' ()
3Robinson's Texts Inadvertently Implicated Twigs as an Accessory
Robinson's detailed texts, including references to Twigs knowing about 'engraving bullets' and the location of discarded items, effectively laid out Twigs as an accessory after the fact. Moore questioned Robinson's motive for providing such incriminating details to Twigs, suggesting a lack of cleverness despite his devious actions, or a pre-arranged communication method.
Robinson: 'Remember how I was engraving bullets?' Steve Moore: 'He's really hurting Twigs because he's just told the police that Twigs knew that he was engraving bullets.' 'Everything he's told Twigs at this point makes Twigs an accessory after the fact.' (, )
4Prosecutors Strategically Withhold 'Devastating' Evidence
Retired FBI agent Steve Moore explains that law enforcement does not release all evidence, especially 'devastating' texts or 'mic drop' information, early in a case. They hold onto such evidence until they are legally compelled to provide it during discovery, ensuring they don't reveal their 'playbook' to the defense prematurely.
Steve Moore: 'Yes, they would [leave out major parts of this]... You do not want at the coin toss of a football game to hand the other team your playbook. So, they are going to hold on to the to the really devastating texts, the really devastating evidence until they are forced in discovery to provide them to the defense.' ()
Lessons
- Critically analyze official statements and initial evidence releases in high-profile criminal cases, understanding that not all information is immediately disclosed.
- Recognize that the presence and subsequent withdrawal of FBI protection for a witness often signals a shift in their cooperation status with authorities.
- Consider the psychological profiles of individuals involved in extreme acts, noting how seemingly 'sociopathic' or 'delusional' behaviors can manifest in communications.
Notable Moments
The host discusses the initial skepticism and accusations from viewers that his previous interview with Lance Twigs' family member was 'fake' or a 'federal plant,' and he defends the ethical rigor of his journalistic process.
This moment highlights the intense public distrust and conspiracy theories surrounding high-profile cases, and the challenges journalists face in maintaining credibility while reporting on sensitive information.
The discussion about the 'furry culture' as an 'odd element' in the case, where individuals create personas and tailored costumes.
This detail adds another layer of unusual context to the lives of the individuals involved, contributing to the overall 'weirdness' of the case as perceived by the investigators.
Quotes
"It sounds like bad establishing dialogue in a superheroes movie. You know, it it's there's too much being there's too much exposition in that thing."
"If somebody in my family started engraving bullets, um, I would have some concern."
"You do not want at the coin toss of a football game to hand the other team your your playbook."
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