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Some evidence appears to be missing in Charlie Kirk murder case
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, witness tampering and
commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child for Kirk's death.
commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child for Kirk's death.
Some evidence appears to be missing in Charlie Kirk murder case: Report
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child for Kirk's death.
A public records request with the Washington County Sheriff's Office found that video footage of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson turning himself in no longer exists, a Utah news outlet reported Wednesday.
Kirk, who is remembered for his staunch Christian faith and for founding the conservative grassroots organization Turning Point USA, was assassinated at a rally in Utah in September. Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice, witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child for Kirk's death.
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby told KUTV 2 News that Robinson was taken to his office days after the shooting, where he was greeted by two plainclothes detectives. But a public records request found that video showing Robinson entering the Washington County Jail and holding area no longer exists.
“We do not have any records responsive to this portion of the request, as Tyler Robinson did not go to or enter the jail area,” a records officer with the sheriff's office told the outlet.
The outlet then filed another request a few weeks later that more broadly requested footage of Robinson walking into the department, which the sheriff's office again said it did not have.
“Our office does not have any applicable records responsive to this request, as the surveillance footage is no longer available after the 30-day retention period,” the officer said.
When asked whether the footage was ever shared with another law enforcement agency or department, the office said, “It is my understanding it was never sent out to any agency.”
Commentary:
I've ignored the crack-pot Leftist conspiracy theories regarding Kirk's assassination as most are truly ridiculous. However, this seems hard to believe and will only add to the allegations that the responsibility party was not Tyler Robinson.
I fail to understand why this is such a big deal.
Is the implication that other evidence has been destroyed
The answer and most important aspect pf this question is that now the defense then gets to ask “what other evidence is missing or what else was sloppily done”? It puts doubt on the handling of evidence in the case and trial.