1381 CHARLIE KIRK: THE MURDER MYSTERY THEY SAY IS SOLVED... BUT THE EVIDENCE SAYS OTHERWISE

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**Dave Hodges** (2:00)
Charlie was to appear a few days later at a small church college in Manitou Springs, Colorado. And I called and I talked to their security guy and I asked him, I said, do you have a security agreement on file? And they said, no.

**Richard Syrett** (2:17)
Yeah, exactly.

**Dave Hodges** (2:17)
It is to be very unusual that we do not. And that bothered him and it bothered me.

**Richard Syrett** (2:23)
These things take months, months in advance to arrange.

**Dave Hodges** (2:26)
Because they know it wasn't going to be there. That's why.

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**Richard Syrett** (2:56)
Hey, welcome to Strange Planet. Some murders seem destined to fade into the pages of history, while others refuse to stay buried. The assassination of Charlie Kirk is rapidly becoming one of the most controversial criminal investigations in recent memory.
Authorities insist the case is straightforward. A lone gunman, a political assassination, an arrest, and a persecution seeking the ultimate punishment. Sound familiar? But critics say the evidence tells a more complicated story.
Why are independent investigators raising questions about the forensic evidence? Why has the handling of the crime scene itself becomes a source of controversy? Why have disputes over ballistics, timelines and evidence preservation fueled accusations that critical questions remain unanswered? And are these simply the inevitable by-products of a high-profile investigation? Or signs that something more significant has yet to be explained? Joining me is investigative journalist and host of The Common Sense Show, Dave Hodges. For months, Dave has been digging into the Charlie Kirk case, challenging the official narrative, and urging the public to examine the evidence for themselves. And tonight, we'll separate documented facts from unanswered questions, explore competing interpretations of the evidence, and ask the question that lies at the heart of every great mystery. Did investigators solve this case, or is the real story still waiting to be uncovered? Dave Hodges is a veteran investigative journalist, former college professor of psychology, educator, mental health practitioner, and again, host of The Common Sense Show, where he covers geopolitics, national security, intelligence operations, government accountability, and stories he believes deserve greater public scrutiny.