According to Megyn Kelly, the night before Charlie Kirk’s murder, his wife, Erika Kirk, reached out to a friend to pray for Charlie. This was prompted after the feminist website Jezebel admitted to hiring witches on Etsy to put curses on him. Just two days prior to Charlie’s death, Jezebel proudly announced that they had paid for “multiple curses” targeting him. One curse was said to be ordered on August 23rd, with the witch claiming effects would be seen within 2 to 3 weeks. Tragically,

 

In a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, media personality Megyn Kelly revived controversy surrounding a provocative Jezebel article and claimed that the piece caused genuine fear for Charlie Kirk’s safety in the days before his assassination. According to Kelly, the night prior to Kirk’s death, his wife Erika called a friend—possibly a Catholic priest—to pray over him, spurred by the unsettling content of the article, which she says described how witches hired via Etsy had been paid to curse him.

The Jezebel Article and Its Timing

Kelly’s recounting centers on a Jezebel article (published September 8, 2025) in which its author claimed to have commissioned “multiple curses” targeting Charlie Kirk, paid through Etsy. As per Kelly’s summary:

• One curse was said to have been ordered on August 23, timed to coincide with a new moon in Virgo—something Kelly says the author insisted upon.
• The writer allegedly quoted a promise, “[y]ou will see the first results within two to three weeks,” which Kelly notes would place the expected window for “effect” right around the time of Kirk’s death.
• The article also reportedly included a section in which Jezebel approached a “third witch,” dubbed Priestess Lillin, under the notion that multiple curses might heighten the effect. According to Kelly, Lillin sent a “proof” of her hex—a photograph on fire, with Kirk’s face burning at the edges.
• The Jezebel writer admitted waiting impatiently for results (August 24 onward) and acknowledged uncertainty, stating, “this is witchcraft, not Amazon. The forces operate on their own schedule.”
• Two days after the article’s publication (i.e. September 10), Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University. The proximity in timing is central to the claims Kelly repeats.

After the shooting, according to Kelly, Jezebel removed the article—allegedly at the advice of its lawyers—and claimed it was “meant to be humorous, intended as satire.” They also purportedly stated they wished no physical harm and later affirmed they “stand by every word.” Kelly takes issue with that defense, arguing the removal was more about legal liability than editorial regret.

The Kirk Family’s Reaction (As Told by Kelly)

Kelly describes Erika Kirk as “genuinely rattled” by the article. Citing conversations with the Kirks, she said that when they learned of the curses, they invited a trusted friend—possibly a Catholic priest—to come to their home and pray over Charlie the night before he was to appear publicly. Kelly frames this as a deeply religious, protective gesture formed in response to genuine fear.

Kelly then emphasizes her Christian worldview: that “weapons will form but not prosper,” that curses have no real power against God’s will, and that Satan’s influence is limited. She uses the story to condemn Jezebel and Etsy for what she terms a “vile” attack on a Christian family already walking publicly in faith.

What the Public Record Shows

When we move from Kelly’s narrative to confirmed public records, the following facts are documented:

• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot on September 10, 2025, during a public event at Utah Valley University. He was struck in the neck and later died.
• A suspect, Tyler James Robinson, 22, was arrested on September 12. Prosecutors charged him with aggravated murder, felony weapon discharge, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and violence in the presence of a child. The state has indicated it may seek the death penalty.
• Evidence presented so far includes text messages in which the suspect allegedly confessed to his partner, a note found under a keyboard stating, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it,” and DNA matching on the rifle’s trigger.
• Prosecutors also claim the suspect had planned the attack for more than a week and that he said he was acting out of frustration over Kirk’s “hatred.”

Importantly, law enforcement and court documents have not publicly connected the Jezebel article, curses, or online witchcraft claims to the motive or execution of the crime. No credible investigative source has confirmed any link between those allegations and the assassination.

Analysis and Caveats

The narrative Kelly advances is powerful and emotionally charged, mixing faith, symbolism, and politics. But it is also one built largely on the unverified claims of a cleared, possibly satirical piece and retrospective personal testimony. A few points of caution:

1. Satire vs. Serious Intent
   Jezebel’s claim that the article was satire complicates attribution of genuine intent or threat. Kelly rejects that explanation, but the author’s original framing and the site’s defense remain central unresolved issues.
2. No Official Confirmation
   To date, no prosecutor, law enforcement official, or court filing has embraced or cited the curse narrative as part of motive or evidence. None of the formal charges involve occult or witchcraft activity.
3. Correlation Is Not Causation
   The proximity in timing (curse claims, article, and Kirk’s death) is striking, but timing alone does not establish a causal link. Many events in public life coincide by chance.
4. Reliance on Third-Party Narrative
   Kelly’s account is based on her retelling of what Erika said, what she was told about Jezebel, and her interpretation of spiritual warfare. These are powerful narratives, but they sit outside verifiable public records for now.

Why This Story Resonates

The story taps into multiple potent themes:

• Faith under Attack: For many conservative Christians, the idea of spiritual warfare is real. Kelly’s narrative frames the Kirks as victims of a spiritual assault, elevating the emotional stakes.
• Media Accountability: By accusing Jezebel and Etsy, Kelly positions them not as neutral actors but as adversaries wielding digital and spiritual weapons.
• Polarized Culture: In the age of cancel culture, curses and satire are no longer viewed as distant oddities—they become symbols of how ideological enemies try to wound each other.
• Martyrdom Sensibilities: The idea that someone preaching political and religious messages is targeted—both spiritually and physically—reinforces martyr narratives common in certain political circles.

Conclusion

Megyn Kelly’s retelling of the Jezebel curse story asserts that it played a psychological and spiritual role in the lead-up to Charlie Kirk’s death, with Erika and Charlie responding in faith and fear. While the public record confirms the tragic shooting and the charges against a suspect, it provides no substantiated link between the speculative curse narrative and the motive or perpetrator.

At present, Kelly’s version remains part of a contested media and cultural debate—powerful in its symbolism and resonance to some, but unconfirmed by independent investigation. Whether any part of this narrative will enter legal or prosecutorial fact remains to be seen.