The arrest of Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has thrown a harsh spotlight on his family.

Matt and Amber Robinson were once known in their Utah community for work, family life, and smiling vacation photos. Now, they are at the center of one of the most shocking political crimes in recent memory.

ler’s father, Matt Robinson, owns and operates a family construction company.

After Tyler allegedly confessed to his father, Matt Robinson contacted authorities. Tyler initially said he would rather kill himself than surrender, but he was persuaded by a youth minister connected to the U.S. Marshals Service to cooperate. He was taken into custody late Thursday night in southern Utah.

Officials described that decision, turning in his own child, as a pivotal moment in bringing the manhunt to a close. Governor Spencer Cox praised the family’s cooperation, opening Friday’s press conference with the words: “We got him.”

Tyler’s mother, Amber Robinson, works in the care sector. She is employed by Intermountain Support Coordination Services, a state contractor that helps disabled people receive care. Friends and neighbors described her social media as filled with photos of family vacations, smiling children, and milestones. One post showed her proudly celebrating her “genius son” earning a scholarship to Utah State University in 2021.