Charlie Kirk, a murder suspect, is set to appear in court in Utah as prosecutors attempt to have him executed

Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder in connection with the death of Charlie Kirk, and the prosecution is seeking the death sentence.

During his Monday court appearance in Utah, the 22-year-old man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk will decide with his court-appointed attorney whether to proceed with a preliminary hearing or arraignment.

Tyler Robinson is facing aggravated murder charges from prosecutors, who have stated that they plan to pursue the death sentence. In Utah, offenders may forego a preliminary hearing in favor of arraignment, where a formal plea is issued, in accordance with state law.

According to authorities, Robinson was connected to the crime by DNA evidence and incriminating text conversations. He was taken into custody after turning himself in at a sheriff’s station in his birthplace in southwest Utah.

A note left by Robinson for his partner prior to the killing, according to Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray, stated that he had the chance to murder “one of the nation’s leading conservative voices.” He is accused of writing, “I had enough of his hatred,” in a text.

Before Robinson’s surrender, a manhunt lasted for two and a half days after the shocking Sept. 10 murder in Provo, Utah Valley University, left students startled. Since Kirk’s murder, Republicans all throughout the country have been inspired by him. Former President Donald Trump called Kirk a “martyr” for freedom and promised to combat what he called “radical left” extremism.

In the aftermath, there has also been controversy. According to reports, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and other staff members nationwide were penalized for their negative remarks about Kirk. Kimmel’s show was briefly stopped before being reinstated.

Kirk was instrumental in energizing young evangelical Christians with his podcast, social media presence, and university activities. He founded the Turning Point USA organization in Arizona. Republican leaders like Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Senator Mike Lee are filling the vacuum created by his absence at forthcoming events.