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Investigative Journalist Brian Entin Explores FBI Protection and Text Message Evidence in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case with Former FBI Agent

Brian Entin, an investigative journalist examines the circumstances surrounding Lance Twiggs, the roommate and romantic partner of accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. After interviewing Twiggs's family member, new questions emerge about why Twiggs received FBI protection for six weeks before obtaining legal counsel and relocating out of state. Retired FBI agent Steve Moore analyzes the peculiar text message exchange between Robinson and Twiggs following the shooting, discussing what the messages reveal about potential cooperation with authorities, the nature of their relationship, and whether Twiggs may have had prior knowledge of the attack. The conversation explores the legal implications of the texts, FBI witness protection protocols, and what evidence prosecutors may still be withholding as the case proceeds through the Utah court system.

Categories: Investigation
January 27, 2026

Investigating Lance Twiggs and FBI Protection

In a continuing investigation into the Charlie Kirk assassination case, an investigative journalist examines critical questions surrounding Lance Twiggs, the romantic partner and roommate of accused shooter Tyler Robinson. Following an earlier interview with a family member of Twiggs, the journalist explores why Twiggs received FBI protection for approximately six weeks after the shooting, only to have that protection end after he obtained legal representation and subsequently moved out of state.

To better understand the significance of FBI protection in such cases, the journalist consults with Steve Moore, a retired FBI agent with extensive investigative experience. The discussion centers on whether such protection is routine, what it signifies about cooperation with authorities, and why it would suddenly cease.

Understanding FBI Witness Protection Protocols

According to Moore, FBI protection is far from common. The FBI typically protects two categories of individuals: potential victims of crimes under investigation, or cooperating witnesses who have agreed to provide testimony. Moore emphasizes that the FBI is not a private security service but an investigative agency, meaning protection must serve either an ethical, moral, or investigative purpose.

In Moore's professional experience, the most frequent recipients of FBI protection are cooperating witnesses. For someone to receive such protection, they must be both willing to cooperate and willing to testify. Moore suggests that if the FBI was protecting Twiggs, he had likely agreed to provide information against Robinson.

The abrupt end to protection raises questions. Moore speculates that something changed in the arrangement, most likely the involvement of legal counsel who advised Twiggs that cooperation was not in his best interest. The timing suggests that either Twiggs stopped cooperating or his attorney intervened to halt the arrangement.

What Happened During Six Weeks of Protection

Moore points out that the FBI does not provide protection for six weeks without obtaining information. The agency would not simply wait in hopes that someone might eventually cooperate. This suggests that during the initial period of protection, the FBI likely gathered substantial information from Twiggs about the case.

While threats against those involved in the case were certainly present, Moore notes that FBI protection typically involves relocating individuals away from known locations rather than defending a fixed position. He would be surprised if Twiggs remained in Utah during the protection period. Moore also acknowledges that some witnesses tire of the restrictions and choose to leave protection voluntarily, accepting whatever risks may follow.

Why Twiggs Would Matter to Investigators

Given the apparent strength of evidence against Robinson, including DNA, the recovery of his weapon, and surveillance footage, questions arise about why Twiggs would be particularly important to investigators. Moore explains that even with strong physical evidence, Twiggs could provide critical information about people Robinson communicated with, any organizational connections, and contacts Robinson may have made through internet forums and websites.

The investigation also confirmed through sources that both Robinson and Twiggs were part of what is known as furry culture, a community where participants create elaborate animal personas and costumes. While Moore admits limited knowledge of this subculture, he describes it as outside mainstream norms and notes he had never previously encountered it in a politically motivated context.

Analyzing the Text Message Exchange

The heart of the discussion focuses on text messages allegedly exchanged between Robinson and Twiggs after the shooting. According to investigators, Robinson left a note under his keyboard admitting his intention to kill Charlie Kirk. He then texted Twiggs to find the note.

The exchange begins with Robinson writing: "Drop what you're doing. Look under my keyboard." After Twiggs allegedly found the note, he responds: "What? You're joking, right?"

Robinson replies: "I am still okay, my love, but am stuck in Orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn't be long until I can come home, but I got to grab my rifle still. To be honest, I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you."

Moore finds this response problematic. He compares it to exposition dialogue in a poorly written film, where characters awkwardly establish plot points rather than communicating naturally. The lack of shock, the absence of rapid-fire questions, and the measured tone all strike Moore as contrived.

Suspicious Lack of Surprise

When Twiggs asks, "You weren't the one who did it, right?" and Robinson confirms, "I am. I'm sorry," Moore notes the remarkable absence of stunned reaction. There is no demand for clarification, no expression of disbelief, no pause in the conversation. The exchange continues with a casual quality that seems inconsistent with learning that one's romantic partner has just assassinated a public figure.

Twiggs then states, "I thought they caught the person," referencing early media reports about a different individual being detained. This suggests Twiggs was actively following news coverage of the event. Robinson provides detailed information about police movements, mentioning they "grabbed some crazy old dude" and interrogated someone in similar clothing.

Moore questions how Robinson had time to monitor media coverage so closely while supposedly fleeing the scene, changing clothes, and attempting to retrieve his rifle. The level of detail Robinson possesses about law enforcement activities and media reporting seems inconsistent with someone in active flight from a crime scene.

The Motive Question

When Twiggs asks "Why?" Robinson responds: "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out."

Moore finds it telling that this question needed to be asked at all. If Robinson and Twiggs were in a close romantic relationship and living together, wouldn't Twiggs already know Robinson's feelings about Kirk? The need to explain the motive in the text exchange suggests the conversation may have been staged to establish a narrative for investigators.

Concerns About Grandfather's Rifle

A particularly striking element of the exchange involves Robinson's repeated anxiety about his grandfather's rifle. He writes: "I'm wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle. I'm worried what my old man would do if I didn't bring back grandpa's rifle."

Moore identifies this as potentially revealing sociopathic tendencies. Here is someone who has just killed a father of young children, widowed a woman, and shocked the nation, yet his primary concern is his grandfather's disappointment about the rifle. While this extreme self-centeredness initially strikes Moore as inauthentic, he acknowledges it could actually support the authenticity of the messages by revealing Robinson's personality pathology.

Implicating Evidence

Robinson mentions engraving bullets, stating: "Remember how I was engraving bullets? The f-ing messages are mostly a big meme." This reference implicates Twiggs as having prior knowledge of Robinson's bullet preparation. Moore points out that if someone in his family started engraving bullets, it would raise serious concerns.

The question arises: why would Robinson mention something Twiggs clearly already knew about? Moore cannot find a rational explanation, though he notes he also cannot explain why someone would create an elaborate furry costume and adopt an animal persona, suggesting Robinson's behavior may not follow conventional logic.

Moore emphasizes that everything Robinson has told Twiggs in these messages makes Twiggs an accessory after the fact. If Twiggs conceals Robinson's location from police and fails to come forward with information about an armed suspect, he bears legal culpability.

The Decision to Surrender

The exchange concludes with Robinson stating: "I'm going to turn myself in willingly. One of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff. You are all I worry about, love."

Moore finds it remarkable that Robinson goes from saying he hoped to keep this secret until dying of old age to deciding to surrender, all within a single text conversation. The rapid shift seems inconsistent and raises questions about the authenticity of the exchange.

Legal Implications for Twiggs

While emphasizing that Twiggs has not been charged with any crime, Moore explains that as an FBI agent, his suspicion would be very high that Twiggs was an accessory either before or after the fact. The texts themselves provide substantial basis for such suspicion.

The legal line between casual violent talk and actual accessory liability depends on culpable knowledge. If Twiggs had actual knowledge of an impending murder and failed to prevent it, or if he knew Robinson was armed and potentially dangerous to others or to law enforcement, that could constitute criminal liability.

Moore also notes that Twiggs's family member expressed no doubt that Robinson committed the murder, citing Robinson's violent nature and thinking patterns. Moore asks pointedly: wouldn't Robinson's live-in romantic partner have the same knowledge?

Missing Evidence

The journalist asks whether these represent all the text messages between Robinson and Twiggs. Moore emphatically states that prosecutors would absolutely withhold the most damaging evidence. At the early stages of a case, prosecutors only need to establish probable cause for arrest and detention. They have no incentive to reveal their entire case.

Moore explains that prosecutors will not hand their playbook to the defense at the beginning of the game. The most devastating texts and evidence will be held back until legally required disclosure during discovery. This means there could be significantly more incriminating messages that the public has not yet seen.

Verification and Journalistic Ethics

Addressing viewer skepticism about the earlier interview with Twiggs's family member, the journalist emphasizes the thoroughness of verification efforts. Some viewers suggested the family member was fabricated or that the journalist was acting as a "federal plant."

The journalist stresses that extensive checks were conducted to verify the family member's identity and relationship to Twiggs. While acknowledging that viewers must make their own judgments about the information presented, the journalist maintains that professional ethics require certainty about sources before putting them on camera.

The goal, the journalist explains, is not to tell viewers what to think or believe, but to present evidence gathered through investigation and allow people to reach their own conclusions. This approach differs from other shows that explicitly direct audience interpretation.

Upcoming Court Proceedings

The case continues with another hearing scheduled in Utah, which the journalist plans to attend. The defense is attempting to have prosecutors removed from the case due to an alleged conflict of interest: one prosecutor's child was present at the Charlie Kirk event where the shooting occurred.

The court will also continue addressing whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom long term. The journalist expresses a strong opinion on this issue, arguing that cameras serve an important function in American courtrooms generally, and especially in cases where public mistrust of the investigation exists.

The journalist commits to continued coverage of all hearings and developments in the case, emphasizing the importance of transparency and ongoing public access to information as the prosecution proceeds.

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