A key vulnerability in the prosecution’s case against Tyler Robinson—accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk—may lie in the timeline of events, according to Utah defense attorney Skye Lazaro. She noted that the defense will likely prolong the discovery process for up to a year before the case reaches a preliminary hearing, a common tactic in high-profile cases with complex evidence.

Kirk, 31, was killed on September 10 while speaking at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University. A father of two, Kirk was a rising figure in conservative politics and the founder of the organization credited with expanding youth involvement in the Republican Party nationwide.

Speaking to Fox News, Lazaro pointed to the limited evidence publicly available so far. A crucial detail involves text messages Robinson allegedly sent to his romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, in which he appears to take responsibility for the killing. However, the messages currently lack timestamps, which could weaken their evidentiary value and allow the defense to cast doubt on when—or even if—they were sent.

Robinson, 22, was arrested 33 hours after the shooting, after reportedly returning to the crime scene. He claimed to be retrieving a lost item. Police later found a rifle nearby that is believed to be the murder weapon. A routine license plate check during the encounter with an officer eventually led investigators to identify Robinson as a suspect.

Lazaro emphasized that if the officer’s body camera wasn’t active, that lapse could be challenged in court. The defense may also subpoena cellphone records to determine the origin of the texts. If the data supports Robinson’s version of events, it could damage the prosecution’s case. Although Twiggs is cooperating with authorities, the defense is expected to push hard against the state’s narrative.