Charlie Kirk’s assassination book mystery and three bizarre conspiracy theories going viral online

Speculation has increased after the assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. A notable point of discussion arose from a brief Amazon book listing titled “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America’s Response,” which appeared with a publication date of September 9, 2025, a day before Kirk’s death. The listing, attributed to author Anastasia J. Casey, was widely shared online before it was removed.

The sudden emergence of the book led to various theories online, with users questioning whether the listing was a coincidence or indicative of prior knowledge about the assassination. Amazon confirmed the removal of the title in question.

In the aftermath of Kirk’s assassination, similar to past high-profile events, many conspiracy theories have surfaced. Some theories argue that the shooting was staged, pointing to the appearance of Kirk’s ring changing fingers as supposed evidence. Experts have dismissed these claims, stating the movement of the ring could be explained by normal behavior of jewelry during a traumatic event.

Additionally, speculations have linked the assassination to alleged tensions involving Kirk’s recent interactions with Israeli officials. Some claim that the swift response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at prior knowledge of the event. There are also theories suggesting that the assassination was a distraction from other controversies involving Donald Trump.