Our good friends at Angel Studios have just released an amazing new film this Holy Week — truly phenomenal. As I think about Charlie’s life and how much of a supporter he was of Angel, it’s hard not to feel immense gratitude for everything he did. Charlie stood by us in our darkest days and in our brightest hours as a company. We’re deeply thankful to have been even a small connection in the multitude of lives he touched, because his impact was enormous. Thank you, Charlie. We love you, we miss you, and we’re going to continue driving forward the good news.

In the aftermath of Charlie’s assassination, so many conspiracy theories have begun spreading online. But one person who has been a tremendous voice of reason through all of it is Brandon Tatum. As a former police officer who’s investigated crime scenes, murders, and violent incidents firsthand, he knows what it takes to make sense of chaos. His experience and calm, steady wisdom have brought much-needed clarity at a time when misinformation is everywhere.

It’s strange — when you’re close to something like this, you talk to people who were actually there, who have firsthand accounts, and who understand the legal process that’s unfolding. Then you go online and see what people are saying, and so much of it simply isn’t true. There’s an ongoing investigation, and there are things that can’t be said publicly because they could be used against people in court. Still, Brandon has handled it with patience, discernment, and wisdom.

Brandon explained that this kind of situation is actually very simple to understand if you’ve had real investigative experience. As someone trained in criminal investigations, who’s testified in court, he knows how cases unfold and what evidence really means. Combine that with faith and godly wisdom, and you learn how to communicate responsibly with the audience God has given you.

He understands that people are hurting and searching for truth. Many are acting in good faith but simply don’t understand how investigations work. It’s like police shootings — the public often misunderstands use-of-force policy or legal standards because they’ve never seen how the system operates from the inside. There’s a difference, he says, between people who are honestly confused but well-intentioned, and those who deliberately spread lies to get clicks, views, and money.

The first group deserves patience and education; the second deserves accountability. Brandon says that if civilians really want to understand what’s going on in a case, they should read the affidavit or probable cause statement filed in court. Those documents outline what evidence exists and why authorities made an arrest. Officers cannot lie in those filings — they’re sworn under penalty of perjury. If they fabricate evidence, the case collapses at trial. And as Brandon points out, no serious investigators or prosecutors would risk their careers by falsifying details in a high-profile case like this.

When asked about the extraordinary fact that a father turned in his own son for this crime, Brandon admitted it’s rare — almost unheard of. But in this case, the facts make it understandable. The suspect, Tyler Robinson, was on the run for more than 33 hours after the assassination, and the FBI had not yet identified him. His mother recognized him in released images and confirmed it with his father. The father then convinced Tyler to surrender peacefully, coordinating with a sheriff’s deputy neighbor to ensure it happened safely without a SWAT raid.

Brandon emphasized that no father would turn in his son — knowing he could face the death penalty — unless he was convinced beyond doubt that his son was responsible. According to the FBI, Tyler even confessed to his parents before surrendering. Of course, a person can confess privately but still plead “not guilty” in court to avoid a death sentence. Brandon believes that the legal fight now isn’t over guilt or innocence — it’s over whether or not the death penalty will apply. That’s why the defense team opposed cameras in court and requested that Tyler appear in plain clothes.

Adding to the evidence is a Discord chat where Tyler reportedly told a small group of about twenty people, “Hey guys, I don’t know if you saw the news, but it was me in Utah.” The FBI is now investigating all twenty members of that chat and has conducted full forensic extractions of their devices. Brandon explained that forensic analysis gives investigators access to every message, image, and metadata point from those communications — even deleted content.

They’ve also extracted electronic communications between Tyler and his boyfriend, who identifies as transgender. Some online users found their text exchanges confusing, but Brandon noted that without understanding Tyler’s overall communication patterns, people can’t fairly judge whether the language he used was suspicious.

The investigative process doesn’t stop there. As former intelligence officer Andrew pointed out, investigators can use metadata and cell phone forensics to track Tyler’s movements. A witness reportedly saw someone on a rooftop near the crime scene a week before the attack. Investigators are now analyzing phone data to see if Tyler’s device was in that area at that time.

According to the affidavit, forensic evidence already confirms that he searched for the university’s location on Google Maps and spent measurable time studying it online — supporting the case for premeditation. Brandon’s message is simple: let investigators do their jobs. If, when the trial comes, cross-examination reveals errors or misconduct, then the system will hold them accountable. But until then, speculation only spreads confusion.

As the conversation concluded, Andrew joked that Brandon was “making way too much sense” — a rare thing on the internet these days. Because in an era of viral theories and emotional narratives, Brandon’s steady, factual approach stands out as exactly what the country needs: reason, faith, and truth amid the noise.