Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will appear in court this week for a multiday hearing where Utah prosecutors are poised to preview some of their evidence in the case, including a videotaped statement by Robinson’s former roommate, a key witness.
The roommate – who has been described in court documents as Robinson’s romantic partner – is expected to offer insight into messages the pair purportedly exchanged after the fatal shooting last September, including what investigators allege is a confession by Robinson.
Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend this week’s hearing, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.
The recorded statement is just one piece of evidence the Utah County Attorney’s Office has said it plans to present during the preliminary hearing, which is scheduled to last several days. Prosecutors intend to call a handful of law enforcement officials to testify, they said in court filings, as well as display physical evidence – including surveillance footage, photos of the alleged murder weapon, ballistics evidence and the messages between Robinson and his roommate.
The defense team said it plans to call three forensic experts to testify.
