"If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence."

**The texts contain graphic language from courtroom coverage.**

The content of the text messages between Lance Twiggs and Tyler Robinson is not a surprise. These are texts on the phone in court & this evidence matches real time events that the nation saw unfold in real time. Photos today Day 4 courtesy Spenser Heaps for Salt Lake Tribune.

Coverage from July 6 daily including this morning is on this post.

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2026/07/tyler-robinson-preliminary-hearing.html?m=1

Defense firearms took the stand late afternoon. Defense has one more witness tomorrow. Prosecution said they do not anticipate presenting rebuttal evidence. Utah Fourth District Judge Tony Graf was adamant earlier this week that the preliminary hearing will conclude tomorrow and asked prosecution and defense to plan accordingly.

Closing arguments are scheduled for Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Prosecution and defense will have two hours each to present arguments.

Photo of Charlie Kirk's parents courtesy Tess Crowley, Deseret News after preliminary hearing concludes on Day 5.

7/10/26: Kirk family statement after the conclusion of the preliminary hearing.

"The conclusion of the preliminary hearing marks an important step forward in the pursuit of justice for Charlie. Our family is grateful for the prayers, support, and kindness that has been extended to us, especially through these unimaginably painful and emotionally demanding proceedings.

As difficult as these last few days have been, it brings our family comfort to know that the world has witnessed the overwhelming evidence of what occurred to Charlie that day.

Nothing will ever undo the loss of our beloved Charlie. As this case moves into its next phase, we pray that truth will continue to be heard through a process that is fair, transparent, and grounded in the facts."