Shockwaves ripple through a quiet Utah community as a tragic crime unfolds, leaving a young man on the run from public scrutiny.
The New York Post reported that Tyler Robinson, 22, allegedly took the life of Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, during a speaking event on September 10, 2025, and now his live-in partner, Lance Twiggs, also 22, has vanished from their shared townhouse in St. George, Utah, amid intense backlash for not reporting Robinson’s chilling confession.
The tragedy began when Robinson, by his own admission via text messages, confessed the act to Twiggs, even leaving a note with instructions hidden under a desktop keyboard for Twiggs to find post-incident.
It’s a gut punch to think someone could hold such a secret without rushing to the authorities. And yet, Twiggs, reportedly in disbelief at the confession, faces a storm of criticism for staying silent.
Neighbors in the tight-knit St. George area, where the couple rented a townhouse for $1,800 a month, are reeling from the news. “It definitely is a shock it happened here,” said local resident Jesse Riley, painting a picture of a community where folks know their neighbors but keep to themselves. Well, that isolation might explain how such darkness festered unnoticed.
Signs of abandonment are stark at apartment number 73, with mail and packages piling up outside the door like a silent alarm. Jesse Riley noted, “I haven’t seen anyone come out.” Clearly, Twiggs has bolted, leaving behind more than just unpaid bills.
Law enforcement remains a heavy presence in the neighborhood two weeks after Robinson’s arrest, a grim reminder of the crime’s weight.
Officers have confirmed Twiggs is cooperating with the investigation and hasn’t been charged with any wrongdoing. Still, one wonders if cooperation after the fact is enough to quell public discontent.
Authorities have assured the public that Twiggs is now in a “safe space very far away” from St. George, a necessary move given the intense scrutiny he faces.
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby emphasized the need for Twiggs to “lay low for a long time.” It’s a sad reality when standing by a partner, even in shock, paints a target on your back.
Twiggs, described as a transitioning transgender woman, has long been an outsider, even within his own family in Utah. Deemed the “black sheep,” he was kicked out of his parents’ home in 2018 over behavior his father called “problematic,” according to a relative. It’s a tough backstory, but personal struggles don’t excuse ignoring a confession of murder.
Family members also claimed Twiggs battled substance use and overindulged in video games, painting a picture of a troubled youth acting out.
After bouncing between his grandparents’ home and college roommates, he eventually settled with Robinson. One can’t help but question if this unstable foundation played a role in the current mess.
The public’s frustration with Twiggs centers on his failure to alert police after Robinson’s chilling texts and note. While he’s not legally implicated, the court of public opinion is less forgiving. In a world obsessed with progressive ideals, personal accountability still matters—or at least it should.
Twiggs’ past includes vocal support for former President Joe Biden in 2022, alongside social media quips about mental health disorder ads targeting him.
It’s a detail that raises eyebrows among conservatives wary of leftist leanings, though it’s hardly a crime. Still, it adds another layer to a story already thick with controversy.
His family, unaware of his relationship with Robinson, seems distanced from Twiggs’ life choices. That disconnect might explain why he leaned so heavily on Robinson for stability. Yet, loyalty to a partner shouldn’t trump moral duty when lives are at stake.
The St. George community remains on edge, grappling with how such violence erupted in their midst. Neighbors like Riley are left staring at an empty townhouse, wondering how much they truly knew about those living next door. It’s a sobering lesson in the limits of “minding your own business.”