A witch who claims to have put a hex on Charlie Kirk before his assassination denies involvement but admits her magic is “effective.”
Just days before his tragic assassination, right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk was the subject of a bizarre online controversy — one involving witches, hexes, and satirical curses.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10, 2025, while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. A single bullet struck him in the neck, and he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The shocking murder sparked nationwide debate, with even former President Donald Trump paying tribute to Kirk, calling him “a very good friend.”
Two days later, on September 12, the FBI announced the arrest of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who remains in custody as the leading suspect.
The Witchcraft Controversy
Before Robinson’s arrest, a strange twist to the story emerged. On September 8, Jezebel published an article in which a journalist admitted to purchasing hexes from witches on Etsy as a form of protest against Kirk’s past remarks about women.
According to the article, spells included:
A “MAKE EVERYONE HATE HIM” curse
A “POWERFUL HEX SPELL”
A video of a photo of Kirk being set on fire, allegedly performed by a witch known as Priestess Lilin
The article described the spells as playful “bad luck” hexes, wishing for Kirk to face small daily annoyances rather than harm. The journalist wrote:
“I want his microphone to malfunction, his blazers to shrink, and his socks to always slide down. To ruin his day with the collective feminist power of the Etsy coven would be my life’s greatest joy.”
At the time, the article ended with: “So, did my Etsy curses work? Time will tell.”
Priestess Lilin Speaks Out
Following Kirk’s assassination, Priestess Lilin, one of the witches mentioned in the Jezebel piece, spoke to Metro about the backlash. She denied any connection to the killing but maintained that her magic is “effective.”
“I walk the path of beneficial magic, also known as white magic for healing, love, and abundance,” she explained.
Lilin co-runs the StrixSisters Etsy account, which has more than 45 five-star reviews, alongside another witch who practices so-called “malefic magic,” including curses and obsession spells.
Jezebel’s Retraction
After Kirk’s death, Jezebel quickly took down the article, adding an editor’s note stating it had been intended as satire.
Josh Jackson, president of Paste Media Group, told Variety:
“The article was a tongue-in-cheek look at Etsy hexes. The writer was very clear she didn’t want real harm to come to Kirk. What happened was tragic, and we condemn this act of violence.”
Ongoing Fallout
While the witchcraft controversy was meant as satire, the timing of Kirk’s assassination only fueled online debates about politics, media responsibility, and the strange intersection of activism and internet occult culture.
With Robinson now facing potential capital punishment if convicted, the investigation continues, but one thing is clear: Charlie Kirk’s death has left a lasting impact on American politics — and an even stranger story about “hexes” that blurred the line between satire and tragedy.
