This wasn’t a moment of rage. According to prosecutors, it was a calculated, deliberate act: a long gun, a rooftop, and a public figure in the crosshairs.
In this powerful and deeply psychological episode of Hidden Killers, Tony Brueski is joined by psychotherapist and forensic behavioral expert Shavaun Scott to examine the disturbing case of Tyler James Robinson, the man charged with murdering Charlie Kirk in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University.
Authorities allege Robinson left behind a handwritten note, confessed to the act in a text message, and planned the shooting for over a week. Prosecutors are calling it ideologically motivated, and they’re seeking the death penalty.
But this isn’t just about what allegedly happened. It’s about how people get there.
What makes someone move from grievance to violence? From obsession to execution? From believing in a cause to believing that murder is justified?
Together, Tony and Shavaun break down the psychology of targeted violence, including:
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The mindset behind planned attacks vs. spontaneous rage
- What the term “leakage” means—and how it shows up in text messages and online behavior
- Why offenders often see themselves as heroes, protectors, or martyrs
- The role of digital radicalization, algorithmic echo chambers, and identity reinforcement
- The symbolism of engraved weapons, public executions, and post-crime behavior
- What institutions, families, and friends can realistically do to stop the next shooter