Hours after Utah authorities arrested 22-year-old **Tyler Robinson** in connection with the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk, a key voice emerged: Robinson’s grandmother, **Debbie Robinson**, spoke out in an emotional interview, telling reporters she believes the FBI has apprehended the wrong person. She painted a different picture of her grandson—a quiet, studious young man with little history of conflict or violence.
According to UNILAD, Debbie Robinson described Tyler as “the shyest person” she knows. “He’s never even talked politics with me,” she said, despite acknowledging that their family is strongly Republican and supportive of Donald Trump. But she claimed wrongdoing is impossible: “There is no way that he could have been that good of a shot,” she stated, “I know he doesn’t own any guns.”
The grandmother’s statements come amid a flood of evidence laid out by law enforcement. Officials say Tyler Robinson was identified through surveillance footage, Discord messages, bullet casings inscribed with political messages, forensic prints on a rooftop, and a rifle matching descriptions recovered nearby. People reports, “We got him,” were the words of Utah’s Governor Spencer Cox. Yet Debbie insists none of this aligns with what she knows of Tyler’s character or abilities.
“He’s a wonderful child… there is no way that he could have done anything like that.”— @Unilad
She also said she hasn’t spoken to Tyler’s father since the arrest, claiming confusion over how the case moved so fast. “If this is believable evidence, why didn’t someone call me first?” she asked. According to news outlets, Robinson’s father reportedly turned him in after Tyler allegedly confessed to him — but Debbie says she was not aware of any such confession.
It’s not just about the evidence for her; Debbie raised doubts about the scene itself. She questioned the precision required to make the fatal shot from a rooftop, the speed with which authorities retrieved the rifle, and the identification of her grandson via surveillance images. She claimed he has “never handled a weapon,” never shown skill with firearms, and has “never gotten in trouble in his life.” “He’s just a very shy, good kid,” she repeated.
Law enforcement maintains that the chain of investigation is strong. Videos, digital messages, and forensic evidence all point toward Robinson being the suspect. A tip from a family member confirmed his involvement, sources say, and investigators say they have found matching clothing, physical prints, and other items consistent with eyewitness and camera evidence. Reuters covered the official statements.
“I don’t even think he ever shot a gun, to tell you the truth,” said his grandmother. “There’s just no way he could have been that good of a shot.”— @Unilad
Public reaction has been divided. Some support Debbie’s plea for further investigation, saying due process demands every claim of innocence be examined. Others believe the amount of evidence makes a conviction likely. In online threads, critics of the arrest argue that the weight of forensic materials and Robinson’s own alleged statements to his father outweigh familial loyalty. Supporters counter that law enforcement may rush to judgment under political pressure.
Legal experts told People that such a claim of “wrong man” is not unusual in high-profile cases; families often insist on innocence even when cases seem strong. Experts note that mistakes are possible with surveillance image quality, wrongful identifications, and misinterpreted digital messages. Yet, so far, the authorities say no investigative step has been retracted.
As the bail hearing approaches and formal charges are expected, Tyler Robinson remains in custody without bond. Prosecutors are preparing to present their case, including testimony, forensic reports, and digital records. Meanwhile, Debbie Robinson says she will continue to fight for her grandson’s name, calling on witnesses who might dispute the timeline or contradict what she sees as misleading portrayal in the media.
For the Kirk family and supporters, these new voices of doubt add tension but may not change much in the near term. The case is now in the hands of the legal system, and what the courts permit in terms of evidence and challenge will determine whether Debbie’s belief that “they have the wrong man” will carry weight or be overridden by what authorities assert is overwhelming proof.
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