Joseph A. Robles

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Robles (September 30, 1971 – November 25, 1994) was a 23-year-old retail distributor of recreational agricultural products and pharmaceuticals who was shot and mortally wounded by Lamore S. Rowe during a botched robbery at his house at 7208 Neuman Street in Springfield on October 12, 1994.[1][2][3]

Although initially expected to survive, Robles developed complications and died in a Texas hospital on November 25.

Robles had been the only National Merit Scholar in the Robert E. Lee High School class of 1989, but had passed up a full scholarship to Virginia Tech to pursue his dream of becoming a drug dealer.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jackman, Tom. "Suspect in '94 Slaying Still at Large; Police Think Man is in D.C. Vicinity." The Washington Post: 0. Nov 19 1998. ProQuest. Web. 12 Sep. 2014 .
  2. ↑ Jackman, Tom. "Plea Closes Retrial in Springfield Killing." The Washington Post: 0. Dec 08 1999. ProQuest. Web. 12 Sep. 2014.
  3. ↑ Glod, Maria. "Police make Arrest in 1994 Slaying; Tip Leads Task Force to Suspect in Springfield Robbery that Ended in Death." The Washington Post: 0. Jun 01 2001. ProQuest. Web. 12 Sep. 2014.