

Charlie Kirk Conspiracy Theories? Homicide Detective Speaks Out
13 snips Oct 3, 2025
J. Warner Wallace, a seasoned cold-case homicide detective and investigative author, dives into the swirling conspiracy theories surrounding Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination. He discusses the reliability of eyewitness accounts and debunks myths about a potential second shooter. Wallace explains the importance of autopsies and ballistics in revealing the truth. He also addresses how conspiracy theories thrive and why some information is withheld during investigations, urging listeners to focus on facts rather than speculation.
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Base Conclusions On Affirmative Evidence
- Investigations must be based on affirmative evidence, not speculation or what might be possible.
- J. Warner Wallace says current evidence points to one suspect, with no credible proof of a second shooter.
Why Agencies Probe Wild Theories
- The FBI publicly investigating a theory does not mean they believe it; they often probe rumors to preempt defense claims at trial.
- Wallace explains investigators must knock down conspiracies to protect future prosecutions.
Don't Mistake Silence For Deception
- Avoid treating incremental or withheld releases by law enforcement as lies; investigators often withhold details to protect the case.
- Do understand silence can be prudence intended to preserve evidence and jury impartiality.