Candace Owens reignited controversy during an interview with Shawn Ryan by alleging that Charlie Kirk's assassination was "ritualistic" and claiming it was intended to manipulate public emotion. She also made harsh accusations about Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, describing her as a "clinical psychopath." Owens presented these as her personal opinions. Her remarks have drawn widespread online debate, but there is no publicly verified evidence supporting her allegations or contradicting the official investigation.Candace Owens has reignited debate surrounding the death of Charlie Kirk after making a series of controversial claims during a recent appearance on the Shawn Ryan Show. In the wide-ranging interview, Owens questioned the circumstances surrounding Kirk's assassination and sharply criticized his widow, Erika Kirk. Her remarks have spread widely across social media, drawing both support and strong criticism. Authorities have previously charged a suspect in Kirk's killing, and there is no publicly verified evidence supporting Owens' allegations. Candace Owens makes new claims about Charlie Kirk's assassinationDuring the interview, Owens described the killing as something she believes went beyond an ordinary act of violence, while emphasizing that these were her personal views.She said:"Charlie's death was shocking in so many ways. The people who orchestrated his assassination, it was ritualistic. I think that they wanted to be publicized in that way because they thought they were then going to harness our emotion from having seen it to their benefit. And they wanted to channel that energy toward Erika, who I, in my honest to God perspective, I believe she is a tried and true psychopath. And Charlie's death was shocking in so many ways, not just the death, the administration's reaction to it, his wife. There were so many shock points. It shocked the public's senses in so many ways. It made us consider things that were so beyond the realm of what we, I think, could have ever thought feasible. I think his assassination had to be live streamed.""And the people who are evil...The people who orchestrated his assassination, it was ritualistic. I think that they wanted to be publicized in that way because they thought they were then going to harness our emotion from having seen it to their benefit. And what it did was, it certainly did harness emotion, but it was not to their benefit.The emotional reaction that happened, if they could have controlled it and built a conduit for it, would have been amazing if they could have just channeled it as they wanted to, literally channeling energy, a form of witchcraft. And they wanted to channel that energy toward Erica, who I, in my honest to God perspective, I believe she is a tried and true psychopath, truly. And I'm not saying that to be theatrical. I'm not trying to be hyperbolic. I mean, a clinical psychopath. And I think that is what has shocked them is that they couldn't do it. And so Charlie's death contributed to an awakening."Owens' remarks quickly circulated online, adding to months of public disagreement between her and figures associated with Turning Point USA. Charlie Kirk investigation remains separate from Candace Owens' claimsWhile Owens continues to question the official account, investigators have maintained that the criminal case is supported by forensic evidence, witness testimony and court filings. A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with Kirk's death, and law enforcement has not publicly supported the theories discussed during the interview. Owens has repeatedly challenged the official narrative in podcasts, interviews and social media posts over the past several months. Her latest comments have renewed attention on the case and sparked another round of online debate.The interview has generated significant discussion, but Owens' assertions remain allegations and personal opinions that have not been substantiated by publicly released investigative findings.