22-year-old former Utah State University student Taylor Robinson is suspected of murdering a leading figure of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement, Charlie Kirk, and was reported to the police by his family. Taylor Robinson was taken into custody by the police on Friday night. The surname and the timing of being taken away on Friday have made many Americans recall Daniel Defoe's work "Robinson Crusoe."

U.S. media reports stated that Taylor Robinson was once a diligent student who received a presidential scholarship, but he suddenly dropped out in his first year of university. He lived with his parents and later enrolled in a technical college, majoring in electrical engineering.

Taylor Robinson's social media accounts are filled with photos from his childhood, mostly holding weapons. That is to say, he has been using a rifle since he was 11 years old. According to U.S. media citing FBI reports, Robinson told his parents about what he did. He told his father that he had shot a man named Charlie Kirk. His parents were shocked, and then they called the police and told their son that they were forced to do so. Some reports also state that the elder Robinson decided not to inform his son, so the arrival of the police and FBI agents was a complete surprise for the younger Robinson.

Investigators also questioned Robinson's parents. They reported that their son had recently been completely immersed in politics. He was worried about "where America under Trump's leadership would go."

Testimony from neighbors of the Robinson family: "It's incredible. When I heard from my son that Taylor Robinson was the suspect, I was shocked. I said, this is impossible. He's a smart and calm person. I don't remember him causing any trouble. I feel sorry for his family. He has a great pair of parents."

Acquaintances of Robinson pointed out that Taylor Robinson does not have mental problems, but often talks about politics with quite a severe tone and expression.

Taylor Robinson is currently detained in Salt Lake City and is expected to be formally charged by Utah prosecutors next Tuesday local time. Utah retains the death penalty, so if Robinson is convicted, he is likely to face the death penalty.

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