# Kirk Family Targets Utah Officials in Wrongful Death Claim

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-09-19T17:07:57+00:00
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## Resource

The episode outlines a wrongful death notice filed by the family of conservative figure Charlie Kirk against Utah Valley University and state officials. The family alleges that gross negligence and a lack of standard security protocols allowed a rooftop sniper to assassinate Kirk during a 2025 campus event. While the legal filing details failures in police staffing and event oversight, criminal proceedings are simultaneously moving forward against the suspect, Tyler Robinson. Prosecutors assert the attack was politically motivated, citing evidence such as DNA and a confession note. Ultimately, the source highlights the legal and social aftermath of the tragedy, focusing on the family's pursuit of accountability and justice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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