2News Investigates discovers possible missing evidence in Charlie Kirk murder case
by Brian Schnee, KUTV
November 18, 2025
2News Investigates uncovered possible missing surveillance video of Tyler Robinson turning himself in to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office just days after
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2News Investigates uncovered possible missing surveillance video of Tyler Robinson turning himself in to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office just days after allegedly shooting and killing Charlie Kirk.
"Our job was not to interview; our job was just to get him here,” said Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby on Sept. 17. “Within the hour, my friend drove Tyler and his parents to my office, where he was greeted by plainclothes detectives.”
2News filed a public records request with the Washington County Sheriff's Office for video showing Robinson entering the Washington County Jail/holding area and video of Robinson in a holding room.
“We do not have any records responsive to this portion of the request, as Tyler Robinson did not go to or enter the jail area,” wrote a records officer with the Sheriff's Office. Holding room video was denied as part of the investigation.
A few weeks later, 2News reupped the request in a more generalized fashion, inquiring for “surveillance video showing Tyler Robinson walking into Washington County Sheriff’s Office.”
“Our office does not have any applicable records responsive to this request, as the surveillance footage is no longer available after the 30-day retention period,” wrote a records officer.
When asked if the video was shared with any law enforcement or legal agency, the department responded, “It is my understanding it was never sent out to any agency.”
Legal analysis on missing video
2News took questions to Rudy Bautista, a criminal defense attorney of 26 years in Utah who works on capital cases, including a current case in Utah County involving the death penalty.
“For the state of Utah, we would certainly hope that this video is available,” Bautista said. “If in fact it has been destroyed and not preserved, it's very concerning. And if it has, then it's very concerning that they're telling you they don't have it. If they no longer have it, I would have expected to say that this video has been provided to the Utah County law enforcement. But instead, this letter leads, in my opinion, as trying to shut the door and not give you free access to the press.”
Bautista said video evidence of Robinson turning himself in would be “crucial for the defense work of mitigation.”
He also believes the case involving Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with crimes involving the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, is not a death penalty case.…