Summary
A conspiracy theory is circulating online suggesting that the assassination of Charlie Kirk was predicted by the 1998 Nicolas Cage movie "Snake Eyes." Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10 at a Utah Valley University event. Theories link the movie characters' names and events to Kirk's murder, leading to viral discussions about the parallels.
Key Facts
- Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
- He was a co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization.
- The conspiracy theory links Kirk's murder to the 1998 movie "Snake Eyes" starring Nicolas Cage.
- In "Snake Eyes," a character named Charles Kirkland is shot, similar to Kirk's real-life shooting.
- Theories incorrectly claim the film is set on September 10, the day Kirk was killed.
- Tyler Robinson, aged 22, has been accused of murdering Kirk.
- Conspiracy posts have gained significant attention online, with millions of views.
- Following Kirk's death, Turning Point USA received increased donations and chapter interest.