Megyn Kelly has disclosed Erika Kirk's response to her late husband Charlie being 'cursed' by Etsy witches, just days before his tragic assassination.

Conservative activist Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at a university rally on 10 September.

The shocking event has reverberated throughout the US and the world, with suspect Tyler Robinson being charged in connection with Kirk's death and potentially facing the death penalty if found guilty of the most serious charges.

In the wake of the assassination, a very poorly-timed article surfaced that had been published just days before Kirk's death by the magazine 'Jezebel'.

Published on 8 September, the article was titled: "‘We Paid Some Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk".

The subheading stated: "If the far-right misogynist with a bad haircut wants to villainize independent women, Jezebel is more than happy to be the hag of his nightmares."

It's been revealed that Erika and Charlie Kirk were aware of Jezebel's 'Etsy witch' article before he was killed (PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty Images)

The writer discussed how they paid 'witches' on the online marketplace for a series of 'hexes' against the right-wing influencer, including a ‘MAKE EVERYONE HATE HIM’ spell, a ‘POWERFUL HEX SPELL’, and according to Metro, another hex from a witch named ‘Priestess Lilin’ who reportedly sent a video of Kirk’s picture being set on fire.

However, they clarified that the intention was not to ‘cause him harm’. They merely wanted him to ‘wake up every morning with an inexplicable zit’, or to have his podcast microphone ‘malfunction every time he hits record’.

Despite this clarification, it's evident that the article didn't age well, as Kirk died just two days later.

Now, Megyn Kelly, who was friends with Charlie and close to Erika, has revealed that the couple actually read the article before Kirk's assassination.

Speaking on her SiriusXM radio show on Tuesday (23 September), the American journalist stated: "This is what I want you all, and the people at Jezebel and Etsy, to understand.

Speaking on her radio show, Megyn Kelly criticized the publication for the piece (John Nacion/Getty Images)

"Erika and Charlie Kirk were aware of these curses, and the news genuinely unsettled Erika, in particular. She was familiar with Christian teachings on the subject, she deeply loved Charlie, and she was frightened when she heard of the curses Jezebel had commissioned.”

Criticizing the publication, she continued: "Why torment a family like this, a family with Christian beliefs?

“Why perpetrate such a vile act against a young couple, parents to two babies living according to the gospel, deeply in love, and yes, political, but simply expressing their views publicly with the aim of improving other people’s lives."

Kelly fumed: "Who would commit such a despicable act? Jezebel, that’s who, and unbelievably, Etsy. Those behind this evil should be held accountable."

After news of Kirk's death emerged, Jezebel added an editor's note at the top of the article, stating: “This story was published on September 8. Jezebel condemns the shooting of Charlie Kirk in the strongest possible terms.

Erika was especially concerned about the 'curse,' according to Kelly (Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images)

"We do not endorse, encourage, or excuse political violence of any kind.”

And in a statement to Variety, Josh Jackson, the president of Paste Media Group and the owner of Jezebel, said: “The article was a tongue-in-cheek exploration of people selling hexes on Etsy, and intended as a satirical response to Charlie Kirk’s rhetoric over the years.

"The writer made it very clear that she didn’t wish real harm upon Kirk. What transpired is tragic and increasingly common, and we condemn this terrible act of violence."

Tyla has reached out to Jezebel for further comment.