Details about Utah-based Robert Kinch, who backed ‘race war’, suggest rightwing militia has retained links with police

Summary

Robert “Bobby” Kinch, a former Las Vegas homicide detective, is revealed as the leader of the Utah-based Oath Keepers USA, a spinoff of the militia linked to the January 6 Capitol attack.

Kinch, who retired from the force in 2016, has a controversial history, including Facebook posts advocating a “race war” and a photo of him pointing a gun at a plate with Barack Obama’s image.

Critics highlight the threat of extremists in law enforcement.

The Oath Keepers remain active, adding police officers to their ranks amid Trump’s potential return to power.

    • marron12@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      The article does mention him by name. His part of the story starts in section 5 (the detective and the sheriff). I couldn’t believe the part where the mole brought a bug to the Kinch’s house, his dog stole it, and then he just handed it back without asking questions.

      Same guy who bragged about being on a “black squad” and woke up with blood on his hands, wondering if he had killed someone.

      Link for anyone who missed the article. It’s a long read, but worth it.