A major vulnerability in the prosecution’s case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, could lie in the timeline of events, according to Utah defense attorney Skye Lazaro. Speaking to Fox News, Lazaro said the defense is expected to prolong the discovery process for up to a year before the case reaches a preliminary hearing, using the time to challenge the state’s narrative.

Kirk, 31, was shot on September 10 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. Robinson, 22, was arrested 33 hours later in his hometown in southern Utah. Authorities say Robinson returned to the crime scene prior to his arrest, where the suspected murder weapon was later recovered. However, critical details—such as the timeline of Robinson’s encounter with a police officer near the area—remain murky.

The case also hinges on text messages allegedly sent by Robinson to his romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, in which he appears to claim responsibility for the shooting. However, these messages are not timestamped, leaving open questions about when and where they were sent. Lazaro noted that subpoenaed cellphone records could reveal the devices’ locations, either supporting or undermining the prosecution’s version of events.

Robinson reportedly spoke with an officer while attempting to retrieve an item near a parking garage close to where the rifle was found. The interaction didn’t raise suspicion at the time. Lazaro pointed out that if the officer’s body cam wasn’t active, the defense could use that to question the thoroughness of the investigation.

With Twiggs cooperating with law enforcement, the prosecution may rely heavily on his account. However, the defense has already postponed Robinson’s waiver hearing and is expected to challenge the evidence piece by piece, particularly the timeline, which could prove crucial in shaping the outcome of the case.