Lance Twiggs, transgender partner of Tyler Robinson, vanishes from Utah townhouse as Kirk shooting investigation widens

ST. GEORGE, Utah — The transgender live-in partner of Tyler Robinson, Lance Twiggs, has disappeared from the couple’s Utah townhouse, neighbors said, as investigators pursue ties to the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking event. Mail was piling up outside the $1,800-per-month residence, and police have maintained a presence in the community more than two weeks after Robinson was detained.

Twiggs, 22, identified in some reports as a transgender woman, has not been charged in connection with the shooting but has been described by investigators as closely tied to Robinson in the immediate aftermath of the incident. Neighbors described a quiet, familiar street where the couple’s home sits, and said Twiggs has not been seen entering or leaving the townhouse in days as the pile of mail grows.

Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby had previously said Twiggs was in a “safe space very far away from St. George” and needed “to lay low for a long time.” Law enforcement officials have maintained that Twiggs was far from the town for personal safety, but also noted Twiggs’ cooperation in the investigation as authorities examine ties to Robinson.

Investigators have described Twiggs as an integral figure in the immediate aftermath of the assassination. The New York Post reported that Robinson apparently left a note underneath Twiggs’ desk keyboard instructing them to locate it after Kirk was shot, and that Robinson texted Twiggs confessing to the murder, with Twiggs replying in apparent disbelief as the events unfolded.

The shooting occurred during a Sept. 10 event in which Charlie Kirk was killed. The investigation has focused on the relationship between Twiggs and Robinson and the extent of Twiggs’ involvement in the days after the crime, as authorities seek to determine whether any additional individuals were implicated and what steps, if any, Twiggs took to alert authorities.

Twiggs has not been charged, and there is no public indication of other defendants in connection with the case. In 2022, Robinson publicly supported Joe Biden and later joked about targeted advertisements for various mental health disorders, details that have surfaced in profiles of the couple and their social circles as investigators piece together the broader context of the case.

Twiggs’ family background has also emerged in reporting. A relative described Twiggs as the “black sheep” of the Utah family, recounting that Twiggs’ parents kicked him out in 2018 for behavior that was deemed problematic and disrespectful. The relative said Twiggs had struggled with substance use and overindulgence in video games, and suggested Twiggs sought stability after moving between home and college roommates. According to the account, Twiggs lived with grandparents before moving in with a group of college roommates; after graduation, Robinson entered the picture and the couple began living together.

Authorities continue to investigate in St. George, and residents remain mindful of the high-profile case two weeks after the arrest of Robinson. While Twiggs has cooperated with investigators, the status and location of Twiggs remain uncertain, and law enforcement has encouraged the public to avoid speculation.

The case has drawn attention to the roles of individuals close to Robinson and Kirk, and authorities have stressed that the investigation remains active as they look to establish a complete timeline of events surrounding the shooting. The community in St. George continues to grapple with the rumor and concern surrounding the case, even as law enforcement maintains a steady presence and works to determine whether additional actions are warranted.

As the investigation evolves, officials have urged patience and cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about Twiggs’ role. No charges have been filed against Twiggs, and authorities say they will release information as it becomes available and confirmed.