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The NSFW joke which was engraved on the ammo allegedly used to assassinate activist Charlie Kirk has been revealed in court.
Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering, listened in during a preliminary hearing in a Utah courthouse on Thursday (July 9).
The suspect's legal team had recently argued that prosecutors should face sanctions for allegedly violating a gag order by discussing the case publicly, with the latest update linked to the death penalty.
While a judge would agree with this, the possibility of the death penalty remained on the table.
Robinson was arrested just two days after gunning down the Turning Point USA founder during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, and had been held without bail.
The case is yet to go to trial, but the preliminary hearing has revealed more about the murder case.
The hunting rifle which was recovered near Utah Valley University, where Kirk was killed on September 10, was loaded with a round.
According to evidence presented at a preliminary hearing, the spent round read: “Notices Bulge/OwO/What’s This?”
An exchange which was shown to the court revealed that Robinson had texted his partner, Lance Twiggs, known to friends as Luna, writing: “If I see ‘uwu notices bulge’ on fox new [sic] I might have a stroke.”
This engraving is a common meme which is used in LGBTQ+ and "furry" subculture, referencing being surprised by genitalia when someone is dressed up in a costume or in drag.
The term will be familiar to those who are heavy social media users, though other recovered ammunition revealed different messages.
One referenced a popular video game, reading “Hey fascist, catch!” including arrows for code to summon a bomb in video game Helldivers 2.
An officer with the Utah State Board of Investigation testified that another read: "If you read this you are gay," with another having the words “O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Ciao, ciao,” a reference to an anti-fascist Italian song.
These images were shown during the preliminary hearing to determine if Robinson will stand trial for the assassination of the right-wing podcaster in September 2025.
Photos shown to the court showed Robinson allegedly admitting to killing Kirk with his grandfather's rifle.
Twiggs was shown acknowledging the texts earlier in the day in a video, describing an emotional confession from Robinson from their apartment, to secure limited immunity.
Robinson had asked Twiggs to engrave shell casings up to a month before Kirk's death, though he thought it was for an upcoming hunting trip.
Parts of the video were redacted when played in court, despite Charlie Kirk's widow Erika pushing for the full version to be shown.
According to Twiggs, Robinson returned to their apartment the day after the shooting and confirmed what he had told him in text messages the previous night.
"I just asked him in person if what he said was true the night before and he said it was. He started crying a little bit and said he wishes he hadn't done it and then kept going around and just doing stuff, I think to keep himself busy or distracted or something," Twiggs said, per BBC News.
Twiggs also told investigators that Robinson intended to turn himself in. Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent Brian Davis testified that Robinson arrived at the Washington County Sheriff's Office at about 9:00PM on September 11 with his parents and a family friend, where he was arrested.
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FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk sent a chilling message that may shed light on his alleged motive.
On Wednesday (September 10), Kirk was killed while speaking at a Turning Point USA debate at Utah Valley University before a crowd of around 3,000.
According to videos taken at the scene, he was responding to a question about gun violence when the fatal shot was fired at about 12:20PM.
"Do you know how many transgender Americans have been mass shooters over the last 10 years?" one audience member asked, to which Kirk replied: "Too many."
The person then said there had been five in 10 years and asked the Trump ally how many mass shooters there had been in that time. "Counting or not counting gang violence?" was Kirk's reply. Then a single shot rang out.
Videos from the scene show the 31-year-old collapsing in his chair with blood pouring from the wound as the crowd began to scatter in panic.
Just over a day later, the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, was taken into custody after reportedly being handed in to police by a "close" family member.
According to FBI Director Kash Patel, Robinson sent an unsettling message shortly before the shooting.
“[W]hat was found, in terms of information, a text message exchange where the suspect [Robinson], specifically stated that he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do that,” Patel said on Hannity Monday night.
When asked why, Robinson allegedly responded: “Some hatred cannot be negotiated with.”
Patel also said that Robinson “essentially admitted” to the killing in witness interviews conducted after the September 10 attack.
“We’re dedicating every asset we have to run the reverse daisy chain analysis of anyone that was in contact with the suspect that’s currently in custody and anyone he contacted, called, and text messaged, and had chats on online social media platforms with,” he shared.
“We seized multiple electronic devices from the home of the suspect and his romantic partner,” Patel continued. “We’ve got computers, we’ve got laptops, gaming systems, we’ve got cellphones.”
He concluded: “All of that is being triaged by the FBI, because that’s what we do,” he added. “And the resources that the attorney general has dedicated to this mission is allowing us to move at the speed we have.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi said DNA evidence from the firearm used in the shooting matched Robinson and praised the rapid coordination between federal and local agencies.
“They worked hand in hand,” she said, per The New York Post. “It was great police work.”
Prosecutors are expected to formally indict Robinson this week, and Bondi confirmed that the death penalty is on the table as Utah allows capital punishment by firing squad.
“Then we as federal prosecutors will look to see if we have federal charges as well … and of course, if we do, we will also indict and work hand in hand with the state to ensure that this horrible human being faces the maximum extent of the law,” Bondi added.
Robinson is currently being held without bail and is set to appear in court on Tuesday.
Over the weekend, Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed that Robinson was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who is reportedly transgender.
“The roommate was a romantic partner,” Cox said on NBC’s Meet the Press. “We can confirm that that roommate is a boyfriend who is transitioning from male to female.”
Cox said the partner has been “incredibly cooperative” and had “no idea that this was happening,” while Robinson himself has refused to cooperate.
A neighbor told The Sun that he saw the pair holding hands in the weeks leading up to the shooting, and described Robinson as “weird,” adding: “I would have tried to stop him if I knew what was about to happen.”
Cox also revealed that Robinson grew up in a conservative household but held opposing political views. “He was full of hate and spreading hate,” the governor said, citing conversations with the suspect’s family. “He talked about why he didn’t like [Kirk] and the viewpoints that he had.”
The investigation remains ongoing.
On September 10, Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.
The killing, which has shocked many, prompted a swift investigation and a manhunt that ultimately led to the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
Robinson is now facing a series of grave charges, including aggravated murder, which could result in the death penalty if convicted.
While law enforcement was still investigating, CCTV footage showed a man on the roof of a nearby building, leading to a manhunt that ended with Robinson’s capture just 33 hours later.
Authorities soon revealed disturbing details about Robinson's views on Kirk. According to messages allegedly sent by Robinson, he had planned the shooting for some time, openly voicing his disdain for Kirk's political stance. One message sent to a roommate reportedly said: “I have the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
The situation took another turn when, during a court appearance, Tyler Robinson was informed that prosecutors intended to seek the death penalty.
Video footage from the Utah State Courts captured Robinson’s reaction. When hearing the news, Robinson briefly appeared shocked, but his emotions quickly seemed to neutralize.
His reaction was analyzed by body language expert Dr. G, who observed that Robinson’s nodding might indicate a sense of pride regarding Kirk’s death.
Tyler Robinson’s body language has become a subject of analysis following his court appearance. Dr. G, a popular YouTube channel, examined footage of Robinson in court and pointed out a few interesting details.
During the hearing, Robinson remained unusually still, but when the death penalty was mentioned, he exhibited signs of anxiety, such as swallowing and slight nodding.
Dr. G interpreted these gestures as an indication that Robinson may have been trying to suppress his nervousness about the severe charges against him.
This behavior could reflect the intense pressure Robinson faces, knowing that his fate now lies in the hands of the judicial system, with the death penalty looming as a possible outcome.
According to Dr. G, “Robinson is doing his best to suppress any indications that he was anxious about the charges and potential punishment,” a sign that the gravity of the situation is weighing heavily on him.
Tyler Robinson now faces multiple charges, each of which underscores the brutal and politically motivated nature of the crime. The charges include:
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray expressed his determination to bring justice not only for Charlie Kirk but for the broader community impacted by the senseless violence.
The roommate of Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin revealed a chilling message that was sent via Discord, alongside messages on the bullet casings.
The individual, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson from Utah, was arrested after a tip-off after he allegedly confessed to family members, as reported to BBC News.
This arrest comes after a public plea for information and a subsequent investigation that led to Robinson's apprehension.
Tyler Robinson's alleged involvement in the shooting has been confirmed through several sources, including his own confession.
According to the FBI, who spoke during a press conference, Robinson allegedly admitted to his family that he was responsible for the fatal incident.
He had also been seen fleeing the scene after the shooting, as confirmed by security footage from the event.
Robinson, who had reportedly become more politically active in recent years, had made several statements about Kirk and his influence.
He allegedly described Kirk as "spreading hate" during a college event in Utah, which seemed to have influenced his actions.
Authorities also found disturbing messages from Robinson's private Discord conversations, where he discussed retrieving a rifle and leaving it at a drop point, per Sky News.
The messages, which were shared with the FBI by Robinson's roommate, detailed the gun that was used in the shooting and explained that it had been left wrapped in a towel.
During the press conference, the FBI revealed that they had recovered one fired bullet casing, and three unfired.
The engravings read: "Notices bulges owo," while the unfired casings read: "Hey fascist! Catch!", "O Bella Ciao, Bella Ciao" and "if you read this you are gay lmao".
Bella Ciao references an anti-fascist song that Italian forces sang against the occupying troops of Nazi Germany.
Following Robinson's arrest, President Trump expressed his desire for justice, saying: “I hope he’s going to be found guilty and I hope he gets the death penalty for what he did,” per Fox News.
Trump emphasized Kirk's positive impact, stating: "Everybody liked him," and called him “the finest person” who did not deserve to die.
Charlie Kirk’s death has deeply impacted the conservative community.
As the founder of Turning Point USA, Kirk was well-known for his efforts to engage and mobilize conservative youth on college campuses across the country. His sudden death has left many questioning the growing political polarization in the U.S.
Following his death, Kirk’s body was transported back to Arizona on Air Force Two, with Vice President JD Vance, a close friend of Kirk’s, accompanying the coffin.
President Trump has also indicated he plans to attend the funeral, though a date for the service has yet to be announced.
Defense attorneys for Tyler Robinson, the alleged murderer of Charlie Kirk, are urging a Utah judge to throw out prosecutors’ latest filing, escalating an ongoing dispute over whether the death penalty should remain an option in the case.
In a motion filed Thursday, Robinson’s legal team argued that prosecutors should face sanctions for allegedly violating a gag order by discussing the case publicly.
As a resolution, they are asking the court to remove the possibility of capital punishment.
“The only way that this Court can demonstrate that its orders, and the ethical rules that counsel must obey, are not optional when it comes to the State’s attorneys, even in this case, is to impose the sanction undersigned counsel have urged upon this Court: striking the State’s death notice,” the defense wrote in a filing signed by attorneys Kathryn Nester, Richard Novak, Michael Burt, and Staci Visser.
Prosecutors, however, deny any wrongdoing. They maintain they did not breach the gag order and say their public comments were necessary to “set the record straight” after what they described as a misleading defense claim gained widespread media attention.
At the center of the dispute is forensic evidence tied to the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. Defense filings suggested that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) could not link the fatal bullet to the suspected weapon — Robinson’s grandfather’s rifle.
According to court records, the ATF determined the tool mark analysis was inconclusive, meaning investigators could neither confirm nor rule out the rifle as the source of the bullet fragment. However, prosecutors note that the caliber matched and that a spent casing was linked to the weapon.
Robinson is accused of assassinating Kirk during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Prosecutors have already indicated they intend to pursue the death penalty if he is convicted.
The disagreement between both sides has intensified into a broader legal and public battle. Prosecutors accuse the defense of spreading misleading information through court filings, while Robinson’s lawyers claim prosecutors acted with “hubris” by discussing the case in media interviews, allegedly violating the gag order.
The defense is also asking the judge to strike the prosecution’s written opposition entirely, arguing it was submitted without being requested.
They say that during a recent hearing, the court instructed both sides to address the contempt allegations orally, not through additional filings. They further claim prosecutors failed to coordinate with them before submitting their objection.
For Robinson’s legal team, removing the death penalty would be an appropriate consequence for what they describe as misconduct. Prosecutors strongly disagree, calling the proposed sanction excessive.
“A reduction in the aggravated-murder charge from a capital felony to a first-degree felony is dramatically disproportionate to the alleged misconduct,” wrote Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride.
He argued that neither the gag order nor court rules prevented prosecutors from responding to what they viewed as inaccurate claims, adding that state law “expressly allows attorneys to make ‘statements that a reasonable lawyer would believe is required to protect a client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity not initiated by the lawyer.’”
Prosecutors continue to insist they acted within their rights to clarify the record, particularly after the defense’s claims, which prosecutor Christopher Ballard called “misleading” and “misstated”, gained significant traction online and in the media.
Ballard also argued that the defense omitted key context in its filings. “The ATF was unable to identify or exclude the bullet as having been fired from the rifle,” he wrote, emphasizing the point.
He added that the defense compounded the issue by stating “the defense may very well decide to offer the testimony of the ATF firearm analyst as exculpatory evidence,” which he said reinforced a misleading narrative.
Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to rule on the dispute during a virtual hearing on Monday.
A judge has made a huge decision in the Charlie Kirk case, and it's to do with Tyler Robinson, who is accused of murdering the right-wing podcaster.
Robinson's legal team recently argued that prosecutors should face sanctions for allegedly violating a gag order by discussing the case publicly, with the latest update linked to the death penalty.
There has been an ongoing dispute between the parties over whether the death penalty should remain an option.
Robinson was arrested just two days after gunning down the Turning Point USA founder during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.
He was held without bail before being handed four charges - aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
The case has not gone to trial yet, but in the preliminary hearing, there have been a lot of question marks and controversy around proceedings.
One of the biggest moves by Judge Tony Graf came last month, when he found one of the prosecutors to be in contempt of court after violating a pre-trial gag order.
According to CNN, this prevented him from speaking about the case, resulting in the pre-trial ruling.
This unfolded after Robinson's defense team filed an ATF ballistics report, with results suggesting that the bullet fragment recovered from Kirk's body wasn't conclusively matched to the rifle allegedly used by the defendant.
Prosector Christopher Ballard then proceeded to go on a "media tour," as described by the judge, fighting suggestions that the report weakened the prosecution's defense.
Judge Graf acknowledged that Ballard could correct misleading public reporting in connection to the report, but he could not state that he had "ample evidence to prove Robinson was guilty."
While this isn't a rare occurrence in high-profile trials, a pre-trial publicity order was put in place, limiting what lawyers are allowed to say in public.
This is usually done to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
Despite Judge Graf finding Ballard in contempt of court, he has not removed the death penalty as an option if Robinson is found guilty.
There is a high chance that he will face the death penalty if found guilty, as prosecutors haven't hid the fact that they will be seeking it in the case.
But it will be up to the jury to decide if Robinson should be sentenced to death, if he is found guilty in the first place.
Prosecutors have argued in favor of the death penalty several times, claiming the killing was planned and that Kirk was a target due to his political views, while the shooting took place in a public area with children present.
After the prosecution was found to be in contempt of court, the defense argued that they should face punishment.
They suggested that capital punishment be taken off the table altogether, as attorneys Kathryn Nester, Richard Novak, Michael Burt, and Staci Visser made clear in a statement.
“The only way that this Court can demonstrate that its orders, and the ethical rules that counsel must obey, are not optional when it comes to the State’s attorneys, even in this case, is to impose the sanction undersigned counsel have urged upon this Court: striking the State’s death notice,” they stated.
The prosecution has disagreed with this being a fair consequence.
Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride additionally said: “A reduction in the aggravated-murder charge from a capital felony to a first-degree felony is dramatically disproportionate to the alleged misconduct.”
Robinson has not yet entered a plea, but on July 6, the judge will decide if there is probable cause for the case to proceed to trial.
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