Tyler Robinson's Former Romantic Interest Testifies at Pre-Trial Hearing

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — Episode Summary

Episode: Tyler Robinson's Former Romantic Interest Testifies at Pre-Trial Hearing
Date: July 9, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode covers critical developments in the high-profile Charlie Kirk murder case, with a focus on pre-trial testimony related to defendant Tyler Robinson. The episode also touches on unrelated but significant stories: a federal indictment in a failed terror attack at the White House, US military strikes in Iran, the passing of aviation pioneer Wally Funk, a grim child kidnapping case in Illinois, and the ongoing effects of Middle East tensions on US jet fuel prices and airfares.

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Main Story: Tyler Robinson Pre-Trial Hearing

Key Points and Insights:

• Forensic Evidence: Investigators presented DNA and bullet evidence linked to Tyler Robinson at the pre-trial hearing.
• Former Romantic Interest Testifies: Robinson’s former romantic partner, Lance Twiggs, provided key testimony, including emotional statements allegedly made by Robinson post-shooting.
• Etched Bullets: Testimony revealed that Robinson etched words and symbols on bullets used in the shooting.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments:

• Etched Bullets:
  • Investigator Jennifer Falmina described bullet inscriptions, quoting:
    • "'A fascist on page three.'" — (Jessica Rosenthal reading, 00:24)
    • "'Catch on page four. Up arrow, right arrow, down arrow, down arrow, down arrow.'" — (Warren Qi quoting, 00:31)
• DNA Evidence:
  • “She detailed that swabs of parts of the rifle suspected of being used in the shooting of Charlie Kirk revealed DNA from Robinson.” — (Jessica Rosenthal, 00:37)
• Emotional Testimony:
  • “Prosecutors played video of an investigative interview with Robinson's former romantic partner Lance Twiggs, in which Twigs said Robinson cried after the shooting and said he wished he hadn't done it.” — (Jessica Rosenthal paraphrasing Lance Twiggs, 00:37)

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Other Major News Stories

Federal Indictment in White House Terror Plot

00:54

• Eight men indicted on federal murder, terrorism, and conspiracy charges.
• Charges stem from a planned drone and sniper attack at the UFC match at the White House.
• Two main conspiracies: providing material support to terrorists and planning murder on federal property.

US Military Strikes in Iran

01:22

• US strikes targeted approximately 90 sites, including rail bridges, missile launchers, runways, maritime targets.
• Significant hit on the town of Bashir, the location of a massive Iranian nuclear facility.
• US denies Iranian reports of subsequent attacks.

Quotes:

• “The US strikes hit some 90 targets last night... The town Bashir was hit and that is where Iran maintains a massive nuclear facility.” — (Mike Tobin, 01:22)

Passing of Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer

01:37

• Wally Funk, noted as the oldest woman to launch into space, has died in an assisted living facility.
• Member of the “Mercury 13,” female pilots who underwent the same tests as NASA’s male astronauts.

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Child Remains Discovered, Possible Missouri Connection

02:30

• FBI joins investigation into child remains found in Stookey Township, Illinois.
• Remains potentially linked to a Missouri parental kidnapping case from the prior month.
• Two individuals, including the missing child’s father, Ronnell Jones, are in custody.

Quotes:

• “Child remains were found Wednesday in Stookey Township in St. Clair County, Illinois, deep into the woods and it required construction grade equipment to tear down vegetation and trees.” — (Jessica Rosenthal, 02:45)
• “The missing child's father, 32 year old Ronnell Jones, and another woman have both been taken into custody and are being held without bond.” — (Jeff Manaso, 02:53)

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Ebola Outbreak in the Congo

03:14

• Confirmed deaths at least 600; suspected new cases in previously unaffected regions.
• No approved vaccine or treatment available for this outbreak.

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Rising Jet Fuel Prices and Airfare in the US

03:33 - 04:11

• Middle East tensions have driven oil and jet fuel prices up 10% in one day.
• Airlines spent $6.7 billion on jet fuel in May 2026 (up 84% from May 2025).
• Airfares up 27%; airlines cutting routes and raising ancillary fees to offset costs.

Quotes:

• “With tensions flaring up in the Middle east again, that means oil prices are climbing and so are jet fuel prices. They increased about 20 cents from Tuesday to Wednesday. That's a 10% increase over just that one day period.” — (Jessica Rosenthal, 03:33)
• “Some airlines are attempting to offset the operating costs by cutting routes, increasing costs or checking of checking a bag and enforcing capacity limits.” — (Grady Trimble, 04:11)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tyler Robinson pre-trial hearing: 00:02 – 00:54
• White House terror plot indictment: 00:54 – 01:22
• US-Iran military strikes: 01:22 – 01:37
• Wally Funk’s passing: 01:37 – 02:00
• Child remains discovery (Illinois): 02:30 – 03:14
• Ebola outbreak update: 03:14 – 03:33
• Impact on US airfare/jet fuel prices: 03:33 – 04:11

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Tone and Language

Throughout, reporters present the updates in a concise, matter-of-fact broadcast style, with urgency and focus characteristic of news bulletins. Notably, Jessica Rosenthal and Jeff Manaso alternate between detailed reporting and on-the-scene perspectives. Attributions are always clear, and where emotional or descriptive testimony emerges, it's relayed soberly, maintaining the journalistic tone.

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Summary

This episode delves into pivotal forensic and testimonial developments in the Tyler Robinson pre-trial hearing related to the Charlie Kirk murder case, with unique focus on the personal testimony of Robinson’s former partner and unusual bullet etchings. The bulletin also spans federal charges in a White House terror plot, ongoing US-Iran tensions, tributes to a key figure in aviation history, a tragic child kidnapping and murder case, and real-world impacts of Middle East instability on airfare. Each news piece is supported by expert and on-the-ground reporting, providing listeners with a comprehensive, fast-paced news roundup.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

Four key testimony in the Charlie Kirk murder case. I'm Lisa Licera, FOX News. An investigator describing DNA and bullet evidence at the pre trial hearing for Tyler Robinson. Earlier today, prosecutors established from Robinson's former romantic partner that Robinson etched bullets used in the shooting.

[Jennifer Falmina]

State Bureau investigator Jennifer Falmina testified about what those bullets said.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Will you read the the markings here? A fascist on page three.

[Warren Qi (voice actor or ad narrator)]

Catch on page four. Up arrow, right arrow, down arrow, down arrow, down arrow.

[Jennifer Falmina]

She detailed that swabs of parts of the rifle suspected of being used in the shooting of Charlie Kirk revealed DNA from Robinson. Prosecutors played video of an investigative interview with Robinson's former romantic partner Lance Twiggs in which Twigs said Robinson cried after the shooting and said he wished he hadn't done it.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. Eight men have been indicted on federal murder and terrorism and conspiracy charges for their roles in a planned drone and sniper attack at the UFC match at the White House last month. The indictment charges all aid in two separate conspiracies, one to provide material support to terrorists and a second to commit murder on federal government territory and to murder a federal government official. The US Military denying reports from Iran of a new round of attacks after two days of strikes.

[Mike Tobin]

The US strikes hit some 90 targets last night. They include two rail bridges on lines the US says were used by Iran to transport weapons, missile launchers. Runways were hit and a number of maritime targets were hit on the coast. The town Bashir was hit and that is where Iran maintains a massive nuclear facility.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Mike Tobin in Tel Aviv. Wally Funk, the aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. Her caregiver says Funk died in an assisted living facility outside Dallas and Fort Worth. Funk was one of 13 female pilots who went through the same test as NASA's all male astronauts in the 1980s. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Lisa Licera]

The FBI joins a multi agency investigation after remains of a child were discovered in Illinois that are believed to be tied to a Missouri kidnapping case.

[Jeff Manasso]

Child remains were found Wednesday in stookey Township in St. Clair County, Illinois, deep

[Jessica Rosenthal]

into the woods and it required construction grade equipment to tear down vegetation and trees.

[Jeff Manasso]

St. Louis police spokesman Mitch McCoy saying the case could be connected to a parental kidnapping case there reported to police last month involving a mother who had not seen her child in two years. The missing child's father, 32 year old Ronnell Jones, and another woman have both been taken into custody and are being held without bond. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Lisa Licera]

The number of dead from Ebola in the Congo is at least 600 as new suspected cases have been reported in areas of the country that were previously unaffected. The outbreak is caused by a virus that has no approved vaccine or treatment. The conflict in Iran impacting jet fuel costs. That means Americans will likely be spending more to travel this summer.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

With tensions flaring up in the Middle east again, that means oil prices are climbing and so are jet fuel prices. They increase about 20 cents from Tuesday to Wednesday. That's a 10% increase over just that one day period. And that is raising concerns that airfare will stay high through the busy summer travel season. US airlines spent around $6.7 billion on jet fuel in May. That's about 84% more than May of 2025. At the same time, airfare rose by 27%, but not nearly as much as the increase in jet fuel costs on a percentage basis.

[Lisa Licera]

FOX BUSINESS is Grady Trimble. Some airlines are attempting to offset the operating costs by cutting routes, increasing costs or checking of checking a bag and enforcing capacity limits. Industry experts say airfares remain high due to a strong seasonal demand. I'm L. So Lacera. This is FOX news.

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