The text messages between Tyler Robinson, an alleged assassin, and his live-in boyfriend have been disclosed, revealing disturbing details about his actions. In one exchange, the roommate expresses disbelief: “What?????????????????? You’re joking, right????” Robinson responds, “I am still ok my love, but am stuck in Orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn’t be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still.” He adds, “To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.”

The roommate asks, “You weren’t the one who did it, right????” Robinson denies involvement, stating, “No, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing.” He describes his plan to retrieve a rifle from a drop point but mentions lockdowns and lingering vehicles. “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out,” he writes. Later, he expresses concern about his father’s reaction if he fails to return with the rifle, noting, “I worry about prints I had to leave in a bush where I changed outfits.”

Robinson also mentions his father’s fascination with the rifle, stating, “My dad wants photos of the rifle … he says grandpa wants to know who has what.” He adds, “Since Trump got into office [my dad] has been pretty diehard MAGA.” The messages conclude with Robinson planning to turn himself in, urging his roommate to avoid media interactions.

The Utah County DA read parts of the texts live on Fox News, calling the content “quite hard to believe.” Critics drew comparisons to conspiracy theories, questioning the plausibility of the narrative. The conversation ends with a call for readers to share their thoughts.