Samantha Karner

Samantha Karner is a firearm and tool mark examiner with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). She recently testified during the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Her expertise in forensic ballistics was crucial in analyzing evidence related to the case, including bullet fragments recovered from the victim's body and potential links to the weapon allegedly used in the crime.