Old man’s shocking claim after Charlie Kirk’s assassination exposed.
A 71-year-old Utah activist called George Zinn stunned authorities with a bizarre claim that hinted at a deadly plot targeting Charlie Kirk.
The real shooter’s background profiled.
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested Friday as the alleged shooter of Kirk.
Police and FBI detained and released two unrelated individuals before identifying Robinson.
Investigators found a high-powered hunting rifle near the campus.
Authorities released images and descriptions of Robinson’s clothing and movements to the public.
Director Kash Patel announced Robinson was captured at 10 p.m. Thursday with family cooperation.
DNA from a towel around the rifle matched Robinson, according to Patel.
DNA also connected him to a screwdriver on the rooftop where the fatal shot was fired.
Patel revealed Robinson wrote a note indicating intent to target Kirk, though details remain undisclosed.
Utah carries the death penalty for crimes like this, a policy President Trump has supported.
Before Robinson’s arrest, suspicion fell on Zinn, sparking questions about what really happened that day.
Zinn’s long history of activism and arrests highlighted.
Zinn has a long history of minor arrests, including trespassing as recently as August 22.
Utah residents recognized him as a frequent protester and attendee at political events.
Gill said his office prosecuted Zinn numerous times dating back to the 1980s, mostly for trespassing.
Authorities attempted to enroll him in programs, but Zinn “never really participated.”
In 2013, he was charged with threatening to bomb the Salt Lake City Marathon, eventually serving a year in jail.
He was arrested at Sundance Film Festival in January after violating previous bans.
He was present at speeches by Senator Mike Lee, Mayor Jenny Wilson, and former House Speaker Greg Hughes.
He was arrested during a 2019 protest and present at Kobe Bryant’s trial in Colorado.
In 1988, Zinn stayed in a cot at a Republican National Convention hotel room of Reagan’s former education secretary.
Zinn’s arrest explained.
Zinn was detained moments after Kirk, 31, was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University.
Police initially suspected Zinn due to his erratic behavior and past arrests.
Video footage of the arrest went viral as witnesses hurled abuse, calling him a “monster.”
In the chaos, Zinn yelled back, “Shoot me,” while officers struggled to maintain control.
One cop was heard saying, “He said he shot him, but I don’t know,” reflecting the tense scene.
Zinn’s motives and confession unveiled.
Police documents claim Zinn admitted lying to divert attention from the real killer.
He repeatedly asked to see his attorney before revealing his disturbing intentions.
At the hospital for a pre-existing condition, he said he “wanted to be a martyr” for Kirk.
A judge ordered Zinn held without bail; he now faces second-degree felony obstruction of justice.
Zinn’s political obsession stirs public opinion.
The activist’s decades-long history of appearing at rallies, protests, and high-profile events underscores his complex, often disruptive presence.
While never the shooter, his willingness to lie to protect a killer raises questions about his morality and state of mind.
With Robinson in custody and Zinn jailed, Utah residents remain on edge as the full story behind the shooting emerges.