By Abhro Banerjee,News18
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As investigators dig deeper into the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, attention has shifted to Lance Twiggs, the individual identified as the partner of suspected shooter Tyler Robinson. Twiggs has been cooperating with the FBI, reportedly sharing online messages Robinson sent after the shooting, including one in which Robinson revealed the location of a gun.
Transitioning Identity
Twiggs, 22, is a transgender individual transitioning from male to female. While they have not yet formally adopted a new name, Twiggs has changed their Stream profile from Lance to Luna. In November 2024, they posted online about their anxiety over injecting cross-sex hormones.
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Avid Gamer And Online Presence
Like Robinson, Twiggs is heavily active online and describes themselves as an avid gamer. Their activity spans Reddit, Stream, and TikTok. Posts from late 2024 show Twiggs reflecting on their personal struggles and goals. In one Reddit thread reacting to Donald Trump’s re-election, Twiggs wrote that the result had motivated them to “fix my life” and pursue independence, fitness, and transition.
Family Rift
Twiggs has described being raised in a devout Mormon family but claimed they were expelled from the household after refusing religious spiritual help. However, conflicting reports suggest the property where Robinson and Twiggs lived may have belonged to Twiggs’ family.
According to The New York Post, Robinson was living with Twiggs in a townhouse in St. George, Utah, where rent was about $1,800 per month. Public records confirm that Twiggs resided at the same address, and a relative told The Post that “yes, they were roommates.” The family member described Twiggs as the “black sheep” of the family but did not comment on their politics or confirm the nature of the relationship with Robinson.
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The Post further reported that Twiggs had been brought in for police questioning, and neighbors recalled seeing several unfamiliar people with out-of-state license plates visiting the home in recent weeks.
Rumours Of Love Triangle
The New York Post reported that there are unverified claims that suggest Robinson may have had additional romantic partners apart from Twiggs. These remain speculative and have not been confirmed by investigators.
The Shooting
Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck last week while speaking at Utah Valley University during his “American Comeback Tour.” The incident occurred just after he was asked a question about transgender mass shooters. Authorities continue to probe Robinson’s connections and whether others may have aided him.
