PROVO, Utah – As the high-profile capital murder case against Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin in the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, continues to unfold, a legal expert is offering insight into the emerging defense strategy and the complex legal battle ahead. 

Randall Spencer, a veteran criminal defense attorney familiar with homicide cases, discussed with Fox News Digital the confidential nature of the evidence, potential legal strategies, and why Robinson has remained out of public view since his first court appearance.

Spencer stressed the importance of maintaining confidentiality to safeguard Robinson’s right to a fair trial, despite widespread public attention.

“There needs to be an element of confidentiality of the evidence in order to protect the jury pool,” Spencer stated. “If the prosecutor or the defense is leaking quote-unquote evidence to the public… that may inhibit Tyler’s right to a fair trial.”

“Something else that’s pretty common in mitigation cases is looking at how the defendant was treated by others… Was the defendant bullied throughout his life and pushed to the point of boiling over, so to speak?”

High-profile cases often unfold in the court of public opinion, and Spencer said being aware of that sentiment is a vital part of preparation.

“When I’ve handled high-profile cases in the past, I’ve wanted to have an idea of what the public is saying so that I could understand my jury pool,” he explained. “Even though it’s been painful sometimes to read what people are saying about a case, I think it’s important… to help them craft their arguments in a way that will be best received.”

As for when the jury selection process begins, Spencer noted it’s still early. 

“Right now, we are in a little bit of a waiting game,” he said, referencing the upcoming preliminary hearing, which will determine if the case moves forward to trial.

Spencer believes the defense may ask to move the case out of Utah County to ensure an impartial panel.

“I foresee a possibility that the defense may say that this homicide happened in Utah County… and therefore… argue that we need to change the venue of this case,” he said.

“I’m certain that there will be a motion to change venue. Whether the judge will grant it or not is another question.”

As the case develops, Spencer emphasized that every decision — from evidence handling to media strategy — will be closely examined.

“This case is obviously a very high-profile case and so every action is going to be scrutinized,” he said. “I think that the defense is doing a good job in trying to protect their client in every way that they can.”

Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.