Candace Owens Faces Scrutiny for Unsubstantiated Murder Claims Amid Confessed Killer's Arrest

Orem, Utah – The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, continues to draw controversy as media personality Candace Owens faces criticism for propagating unproven theories about his death, despite the confession and arrest of Tyler James Robinson. Robinson, 22, surrendered to authorities and has been charged with aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.

Owens has reportedly accused multiple individuals, including Kirk's chief of staff, chief operating officer, pastor, executive producer, and even suggested involvement from the Trump administration or foreign entities, in Kirk's murder. According to a recent social media post by KanekoaTheGreat, Owens "has produced zero evidence to support her claims," relying instead on "anonymous hotline tips or misinterpreted viral trends." These alleged "trivial, irrelevant details" include observations like Kirk's chief of staff walking away with a phone to his ear or a misunderstanding of Google Trends.

In stark contrast, Tyler Robinson confessed to the murder, stating, "It was me at UVU yesterday… I’m surrendering through a sheriff." His parents recognized him from released images and assisted in his surrender. Evidence against Robinson includes a gun found nearby wrapped in a towel with his DNA, and a screwdriver with his DNA, palm print, forearm print, and footwear print discovered on the roof from where the fatal shot was fired.

Despite this overwhelming evidence, Owens "insists, with absolute certainty, that Tyler Robinson didn’t kill Charlie," while continuing to implicate Kirk's closest friends. The social media post further highlights that Owens is "now telling millions of her followers to pull donations from the organization Charlie dedicated his life to building," describing her actions as "malicious." The user commended Tim Pool for speaking out against Owens, acknowledging the difficulty of criticizing a figure with such a large platform.

The ongoing public discourse surrounding Kirk's death underscores deep divisions and the spread of misinformation, even as legal proceedings against the confessed killer progress. Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, has also addressed the broader implications of political violence and social media's role in the aftermath of her husband's assassination.