Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Continues | Crime Alert 07.09.26

Episode Date: July 9, 2026

Prosecutors flesh out surveillance footage of Tyler Robinson's alleged movements on UVU campus before and after Charlie Kirk's shooting. Charges dismissed for Doctor previously accused of trying to kill his entire family by driving Tesla over cliff. Burglar calls 911 to report his truck stolen in hilarious moment of 'karma' served cold. Sydney Silvagni reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an I-Heart podcast. Guaranteed human. Crime alert, hourly update. Breaking Crime News now. I'm Sidney. We begin today in Utah, where dramatic new evidence has been unveiled in the assassination case

of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of pulling the trigger, allegedly interacted directly with Turning Point USA staff members hours before the fatal shooting occurred. Robinson appeared in court Wednesday for the third day of a high-stakes preliminary hearing. Authorities accuse Robinson of killing Kirk during a turning point USA rally on the campus of Utah Valley University back on September 10, 2025.

On day two of those proceedings, which were streamed live, prosecutors introduced critical surveillance footage tracking the movements of an individual they insist as Robinson before and after the gunfire. David Hull, the Utah law enforcement agent who led the investigation into Kirk's murder, testified Tuesday that campus cameras tracked the suspect. Agent Hull noted that Robinson interacted with staff and even ate lunch at a Chick-fil-A on campus that afternoon. At that time, he makes contact with some representatives from TPUSA. So he goes up on campus, visits the amphitheater area, the courtyard or quad. Correct. He went to Chick-fil-A.

in the Sorensen building and purchase some food, satinate the food. Those subsequent footage revealed the individual later changed his attire. Narrating over surveillance footage, prosecutor David Sturgel questioned Agent Hull about the visual evidence connecting Robinson to the scene. You believe this is Mr. Robinson returning to campus? I do, yes. And what do you believe is Mr. Robinson? The shoes are the same and the images that we have. From my viewing and seeing Mr. Robinson on the video, it's the same person.

He's noticeably wearing different clothing. He is wearing different clothing and he also is walking with a gate or a limp in this video. Beyond the clothing change, prosecutors presented shocking footage of an individual positioned on the roof of a campus building around the exact time of the shooting, who later lowered himself from the structure while holding an object. Sitting through this agonizing testimony was Kirk's widow, Erica Kirk, who has maintained her presence in the courtroom. The late activist's family is also in attendance, but frequently depart when witnesses detail Kirk's death. Ahead of the hearings this week, the Kirk family released a heartbreaking social media statement,

noting that every single court proceeding serves as a painful reminder of his death and the loss that has irrevocably impacted their lives and the lives of his children. They added that they remain deeply grateful for the outpouring of support, prayers, and kindness that has sustained them during the darkest days of their lives. More Crime and Justice News after this. Listen and you're there for heart-wrenching knockouts. The world's biggest stage! And breathtaking triumph. In 2026 FIFA World Cup, the knockout stage. Every match, every moment.

on TSN Radio. Join the globe. On the road to the July 19th final. 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stream it all live on TSN Radio. Available on IHeard Radio. In California, a stunning legal resolution has emerged for a Pasadena radiologist, accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff with his family inside the vehicle. 45-year-old Darmesh Arvine Patel is no longer facing criminal charges after completing a two-year mental health diversion program. Patel originally faced three counts of attempted murder following the January 2023 crash on a notorious stretch of Highway 1 known as Devil Slide in San Mateo County near Pacifica, which injured his 41-year-old wife, Nihah Patel, and their two

children, a seven-year-old girl and a four-year-old boy. Because Patel completed the program, his passport was returned and a no-harassment order lifted. San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstack issued a statement Tuesday, July 7th, explaining that under California law, Judge Cho had no discretion and was required to dismiss the charges entirely. During court proceedings, two doctors testified that Patel was experiencing a psychotic episode, believing his children were victims of sex trafficking. While the defense claimed major depressive disorder, prosecutors argued he would not benefit from diversion. The dismissal stands in contrast to the California Highway Patrol's initial finding of probable cause for an intentional act. Immediately after the plunge, multiple witnesses heard

Nihaw tell paramedics her husband intentionally tried to kill them. However, Nihaha later stated, through defense attorney Josh Bentley, that she did not want him prosecuted. Patel has since surrendered his medical license. Finally, police in Maryland say a recent commercial burglary case delivered an instant dose of cosmic justice. Near the 9,300 block of Baltimore National Pike in Ellicott City, 29-year-old Jalen Goddard allegedly smashed a window to rob a Verizon Wireless store, leaving behind blood evidence. He stole merchandise and ran outside, only to find his vehicle gone. Goddard had left his truck running across the street with keys inside, and another thief drove it away. Stranded, the suspect actually called police to report his stolen truck

at the exact moment dispatchers received the store's burglary alarm. Officers reviewed surveillance footage, matched his cuts to the blood at the scene, and confronted him on camera. So the gig's up, it's whether you want to be honest about stuff or not. You know what I mean? I do. All right. They're not truck. Oh, my God. That's kind of some karma shit right there, ain't it? Well, I left the keys in. Yeah, that's some karma right there, dude. For more crime and justice news, Be sure to join us for crime stories with Nancy Grace on Fox 1, YouTube, SiriusXM, and now streaming on 2B. With this crime alert, I'm Sidney.

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