The transgender roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is drawing attention after relatives claimed the individual “hates conservatives.” Identified as Lance Twiggs, the 22-year-old is transitioning from male to female and was in a relationship with Robinson, though authorities stress Twiggs has not been charged.
Relatives told Fox News Digital they believed Twiggs influenced Robinson’s views, describing the partner as “radicalized” and “angry.” They claim Robinson’s hostility deepened during the year they lived together and shared online gaming communities. Investigators say Robinson confessed to the shooting in a text to Twiggs and left a note under his keyboard indicating he had “the opportunity to take out” Kirk.
Robinson now faces charges of aggravated murder, firearm offenses, and obstruction of justice—crimes that make him eligible for the death penalty in Utah, potentially by firing squad. Prosecutors cite his alleged confession and the handwritten note as key evidence linking him to the attack.
While Twiggs has been questioned and described as cooperative, family members insist he played a role in shaping Robinson’s mindset. Authorities, however, emphasize that influence is not the same as direct involvement. As the case proceeds, investigators continue examining how online and personal relationships may have fueled Robinson’s path to violence.
