FBI Director Kash Patel revealed new details about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk , saying in an appearance on Fox News that the suspect's DNA was found on items near the murder scene and that the alleged shooter wrote messages about a plan to "take out" the conservative activist .
Federal agents matched 22-year-old Tyler Robinson 's DNA to a screwdriver found on a roof at Utah Valley University and a towel that was wrapped around the rifle police believe was used in the attack on Sept. 10, Patel said on "Fox & Friends."
Patel also confirmed the FBI has interviewed Robinson’s live-in partner , who Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said was in the process of transitioning from male to female. Cox, a Republican, has urged people not to jump to conclusions over Robinson'