“That Looks Like an Explosion” - Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson Debate Charlie Kirk’s Death
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Video Summary
A controversial theory suggests Charlie Kirk was killed with an explosive device, a claim gaining traction after new photos emerged of items found in his car. Proponents point to the lack of a discernible explosion and the way Kirk's shirt appeared to move before his death as evidence. However, critics argue that the shirt movement is likely due to air dispersal from a bullet, a phenomenon that can be replicated by firing a rifle near an object.
Former Navy SEAL Rob O'Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden, has weighed in, stating that Kirk's shirt movement resembled an explosion. This perspective is contrasted with the argument that such shirt movement is only visible when videos are slowed down significantly. The debate also touches on the immediate aftermath of the incident, with questions raised about the responders' priorities and the swift forgiveness offered to the alleged shooter by Kirk's wife, Erica Kirk, compared to her stance on Candace Owens.
Short Highlights
- A theory posits Charlie Kirk was killed with an explosive device, supported by new photos of items found in his car.
- Proponents cite the absence of a clear explosion and the unusual movement of Kirk's shirt.
- Former SEAL Rob O'Neill believes Kirk's shirt movement looked like an explosion, based on his experience shooting people.
- Critics argue the shirt movement is air dispersal from a bullet, observable only in slow-motion video.
- Questions are raised about the response to the incident and Erica Kirk's quick forgiveness of the alleged shooter.
Key Details
Explosive Theory Gains Steam [0:00]
- The possibility that Charlie Kirk was killed with an explosive is being explored.
- New photos of items found in his car have fueled this theory.
- This theory is gaining steam.
i think that that is a possibility yes okay and it should be explored
Lack of Explosion and Shirt Movement [0:17]
- A key point for the explosive theory is the absence of a visible explosion.
- Videos show people looking towards the sound of the shot, not an explosion.
- Some witnesses reported seeing something happen under Kirk's shirt.
the biggest thing that stood out to me is there's no explosion there's there's literally no explosion
Rob O'Neill's Testimony [0:40]
- Former Marine Rob O'Neill stated that his first thought was an explosion under Kirk's shirt.
- O'Neill, who killed Osama bin Laden, is considered qualified to offer his observations.
- Other individuals who spoke to the media on the day of the incident also suggested something happened under the shirt.
it looks to me like there's an explosion under his shirt right
Bullet Air Dispersal Counter-Argument [1:18]
- The movement of the shirt is explained as air dispersal from a bullet.
- An experiment is suggested: firing a rifle near an empty ammunition box can cause it to blow off the table.
- The energy of a 30-06 bullet is estimated to be between 1500 and 2000 pounds of energy.
if a bullet is moving one of the air air has to move out of way of bullet
Disagreement and Nuance [2:43]
- There is disagreement on whether the air dispersal explanation is accurate for the shirt movement.
- Some argue the air dispersal would not occur underneath the shirt in the observed manner.
- Rob O'Neill's experience is highlighted as being more qualified due to his history of shooting people.
i disagree with you okay i understand you can't show it for tos purposes exactly uh i disagree with you
Necklace Break and Smoke [3:31]
- In slow motion, Kirk's necklace appears to break before he reacts, followed by a puff and then the entry wound.
- The presence of smoke from an explosion is debated, with some noting that not all explosions produce visible smoke.
- The quality of available video footage is insufficient to definitively determine the presence of smoke.
his necklace breaks first which i thought was very odd and then you see a puff here and then the next thing you know there's the uh entry wound on his neck
Israeli Pagers and Shape Charge [4:21]
- The explosive used might be similar to that found in Israeli pagers, potentially a shape charge.
- John Bray is mentioned as someone who has worked extensively on this theory for 11 months.
- The theory is presented as a hypothetical that warrants thorough exploration.
i think that you should since you love debating you should debate someone like john bray who's worked on that theory for 11 months
Rob O'Neill's Detailed Observations [5:19]
- Rob O'Neill stated that he has been in many shootings and killed more than a handful of people.
- He found Kirk's shirt movement unusual, stating he's never seen a shirt move like that and it looked like an explosion.
- O'Neill also noted a lack of immediate first aid for Kirk, with responders prioritizing sim cards and camera removal.
i've killed people closer than i saw the camera and i've never seen a shirt move like that that looks like an explosion to me
Discrepancy in Shirt Movement Visibility [6:30]
- One speaker claims they cannot see the shirt moving at full speed, only when the video is slowed down.
- This contrasts with Rob O'Neill's observation that it looked like an explosion.
- The argument is made that in real-time combat, such subtle movements might not be perceived.
but when i play that video at full speed i can't see a shirt moving i can only see a shirt moving when we slow it way down
Priorities and Forgiveness [7:14]
- O'Neill observed that responders seemed more concerned with evidence removal than Kirk's life.
- The area was reportedly paved over a few days later.
- Erica Kirk's quick forgiveness of the alleged shooter is contrasted with her inability to forgive Candace Owens for asking questions.
and then you get erica kirk uh behind all the razzle dazzle and she's really quick to forgive the alleged shooter which technically says that was him because i forgive him
O'Neill's Explosive Statement [8:09]
- O'Neill specifically mentioned that Kirk's shirt movement looked like an explosion.
- He stated he has never seen a shirt move like that in his experience.
and it looked to me like an explosive that's what he just said
Real-time vs. Slow-motion [8:29]
- The debate continues on whether shirt movement is visible in real-time or only in slow-motion.
- The dispersal of air is described as very fast.
- A disagreement persists on what was actually observed and perceived.
if i was in real time and i was in like a close quarters combat you kill somebody's situation and i shot them would you even see the shirt move
Disagreement on Observation [9:05]
- One speaker explicitly states they did not see what the other person saw regarding the shirt movement.
- The possibility of an explosive is reiterated by one participant.
- The differing opinions are presented as personal opinions on facts.
yeah that's not what i saw and i clearly it's not what he saw and he thinks that there could be an explosive
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