Investigators have now uncovered the alleged, Charlie Kirk assassin, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was reportedly involved in a online group on the gaming platform Steam, titled “Read This If Your Gay,” the same as the engraved bullet casing found at the scene that read: “If you read this, you are gay LMAO.”
The group’s profile page was covered in cartoonish anime imagery, reinforcing the impression that its members lived in a meme-saturated environment where shocking humor, irony, and nihilism blurred into something far more sinister.
Hours after Kirk was shot, a cryptic post appeared in this very group at 11:24 PM on September 10—before Robinson had even been arrested. Penned by a user calling themselves “CHERRY SYLVEON,” the message warned fellow members:
“Be careful over sh-t you say online end to end encryption messaging platforms like Signal exist for a reason or just use PGP and yes, this is directly referencing a very specific thing that happened.”
This group announced this before Tyler's arrest.
— Grummz (@Grummz) September 14, 2025
What did they know?
(this was leaked as part of the alleged assassin's steam account leak). pic.twitter.com/7VngXoXWAw
The timing is critical. Posted in the aftermath of the assassination but before Robinson’s capture, the message suggests at least some group members knew what had happened—and possibly who was responsible. Rather than contacting authorities, the warning urged others to move to encrypted communication.
The natural question is: what did they know, and why were they trying to cover their tracks?
As Robinson evaded capture, he continued communicating with his online friends. Leaked Discord logs reveal he cracked dark jokes about a “doppelganger” committing the crime after the FBI released images of the suspect.
Meanwhile, posts from others in his online orbit appeared to foreshadow or even celebrate the killing.
Days before the shooting, multiple accounts dropped unsettling hints:
- On September 9, the user “NajraGalvz” tweeted: “Charlie Kirk is coming to my college tomorrow I rlly hope someone evaporates him literally.” Hours later, they added: “Let’s just say something big will happen tomorrow,” alongside a grinning dog emoji.
- On September 5, “Fujoshincel” declared “something BIG coming soon” and told followers to watch the news. After Kirk’s death, the same account gloated: “Well that’s that” and “Another Chud Bites the Dust.”
- A transgender user connected to Robinson’s boyfriend, Lance Twiggs, rejoiced online with: “WE F-CKING DID IT” as early reports emerged, later following up with “LET IT DIE. LET IT DIE” when Kirk was reported in critical condition.
Perhaps the most shocking example comes from a Utah-based transgender musician named Skye Valadez. A full month before Kirk’s assassination, Valadez uploaded two tracks to SoundCloud titled “Charlie Kirk Dead at 31” and “Charlie Kirk’s Death Isn’t Enough for Me.”
These posts and uploads point to something far more coordinated than a spur-of-the-moment killing.
The possibility of broader coordination becomes even more concerning when placed against the backdrop of the so-called “Ziz Cult,” also known as the Zizians. This radical transgender collective has already been linked to violent crimes across the United States, including the murder of Border Patrol Agent David Maland earlier this year.
Described by law enforcement as a “trans vegan terror cult,” the Zizians embrace militant rhetoric against perceived enemies, ranging from law enforcement to conservatives. Members have been implicated in killings in Vermont, North Carolina, and other states. Their alleged leader, Jack LaSota, was arrested in Maryland after authorities discovered evidence suggesting preparations for broader violent campaigns.
Robinson’s personal life bears unsettling parallels to this profile. Living with a transitioning boyfriend, immersed in Discord groups filled with anti-fascist memes, and reportedly hosting suspicious out-of-state visitors in the weeks leading up to the shooting, Robinson seems to fit the mold of someone influenced—if not directed—by such networks. Neighbors described the visitors as giving off a “bad vibe,” fueling speculation of coordination beyond Robinson alone.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination cannot be separated from the broader climate of online radicalization. In countless Discord servers, Telegram groups, and anonymous Twitter circles, rhetoric against conservatives has escalated from hyperbolic insults to open fantasizing about violence.
For many in these digital spaces, irony becomes a shield. Phrases like “it’s just a meme” or “I’m joking” are used to deflect responsibility, even as individuals openly plot harm. Charlie Kirk’s assassin, Robinson, with mocking inscription on a bullet casing is the perfect example of this warped culture, where a murder weapon becomes an extension of meme humor.
But beneath the layers of irony lies genuine hatred. Kirk’s prominence as a conservative activist, his open defense of traditional values, and his relentless touring of college campuses made him a lightning rod for resentment among the far left. That resentment, amplified by online echo chambers, appears to have crossed the threshold from digital fantasy to real-world bloodshed.
Robinson now faces a barrage of charges, including aggravated murder, use of a firearm causing death, and obstruction of justice. Under Utah law, he could face the death penalty—and uniquely, the state still allows execution by firing squad. If convicted, Robinson could face the same method of death he inflicted on Charlie Kirk.
The FBI is continuing to dig through Robinson’s digital history, his Discord chats, and the network of individuals who may have encouraged, celebrated, or even helped coordinate the attack. While no charges have yet been announced against others, the growing body of evidence strongly suggests Robinson did not operate in isolation.
President Trump has already labeled the killing a “heinous assassination” and vowed federal prosecutors will pursue maximum penalties. Republican lawmakers are demanding answers about how online radicalization is being monitored and whether the FBI missed warning signs in the months leading up to Kirk’s death.
As the investigation continues, one thing is clear: the killing of Charlie Kirk has exposed a dangerous undercurrent in America’s digital age, one where radical ideology, meme culture, and political extremism combine into something deadly.
This article originally appeared on The Gateway Pundit.