7,000 Tips and Counting: Inside the Manhunt for Charlie’s Killer | Air Force Two takes Charlie Home (Ep 532)

Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson

We begin with the latest on the assassination of my colleague and friend, Charlie Kirk.

Overnight, authorities released new surveillance images and video of a person of interest—a lanky, college-aged male in dark clothing, wraparound sunglasses, gray cap, and Converse sneakers—seen near the scene at Utah Valley University. Tips have now topped 7,000, and the FBI is asking anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI; there’s a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. The Washington Post+2The Washington Post+2

Investigators also confirmed recovery of a high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon, found in a wooded area off campus, as the manhunt enters Day Three. Reuters+1

Late last night, Utah Governor Spencer Cox stood alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino to brief the media and again asked the public to study the images and send in tips. Cox reiterated the state will pursue the death penalty once the killer is caught. WJAR+2Fox43+2

And a solemn scene at sunset: Air Force Two carried Charlie’s body to Phoenix, Arizona, with Vice President JD Vance and his wife accompanying Erika and the Kirk family. AP News+2AP News+2

Locally, Greenville County Schools says the Southside High teacher tied to an “inappropriate” social post about Charlie’s murder is no longer employed following an investigation. WYFF+1

We’ll play President Trump’s Oval Office remarks on Charlie’s legacy, and we’re joined this hour by Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Your calls and texts: 864-477-JOEY.

QUICK HITS 

• New suspect visuals + 7,000 tips; reward now at $100k. The Washington Post+1

• Weapon recovered: high-powered bolt-action rifle near campus. Reuters+1

• Press conference: Gov. Cox with FBI leadership; death penalty pledge. CBS News

• Air Force Two: VP JD Vance escorts casket to Phoenix with family. AP News+1

• Upstate SC: Greenville teacher out after post on the shooting. WYFF

 

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