I realize I’m a little late getting out my last round of high school baseball pictures. It’s been a crazy busy beginning of summer, including some great news for my writing. I have been interviewed for a national television show regarding my writing and forensic work. It will air in January of 2020. I will share more when I have permission. On Sunday, June 30, 2019 I will be signing and selling books at Arts in the Park in Brainerd, Minnesota from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Arts in the Park is located at Gregory Park, 424 N 5th Street, Brainerd Minnesota. Crimes
Capture Denise Sam-Cali suspected the killer would return—knowing she could identify him. On July 18, 1993, at 4:00 a.m. her home was broken into, but the burglar escaped when the alarm went off. The police decided to sneak an officer into the Sam-Cali home at night for two weeks. Denise and her husband would come home as usual. On the 12th night, July 31, 1993, Officer Brian Lewis heard a sound outside. Minutes later, a screen was popped off. The officer was in the dark. The killer had returned to finish the job. When Brian shouted, “Don’t move!” The killer raised his gun. A shootout erupted. Brian had a revolver, and after 6 shots his gun was empty. The killer escaped through a kitchen window, but was wounded. The police checked the hospitals in the area and within two hours they had their suspect. 18-year-old Harvey Robinson was arrested at the hospital. DNA linked Robinson to the crimes. Harvey Robinson had a girlfriend at the time of his assaults. He had begun his murderous rampage with an assault at age 15. Harvey Miguel Robinson (born December 6, 1974) is currently imprisoned on death row in Pennsylvania. Only 18 years old when apprehended for the crimes, he is one of the youngest serial killers in American history. He is also the first serial killer in the history of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Background Harvey M. Robinson was born on December 6, 1974. He grew up in a troubled family. As a child, he was known to throw tantrums. His father, Harvey Rodriguez Robinson, was an alcoholic and was physically and emotionally abusive toward his mother. His parents divorced when he was 3. Harvey Rodriguez Robinson ended up going to prison for manslaughter after beating his mistress to death. The younger Harvey idolized his father, regardless of his abusive and criminal behavior. Before the murders, Harvey Robinson (Jr.) had frequently stolen women's underwear. From the age of 9 to 17, he was arrested numerous times for crimes including burglary and resisting arrest. School counselors determined that Harvey suffered from severe conduct disorder. He was also a known substance abuser, which added to his propensity towards impulsive aggressive behavior. Aftermath Robinson was sentenced to death for his crimes. As of April 2006, Robinson's execution had been stayed. He was later resentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Joan Burghardt because he was 17 when the crime was committed. As of 2010, Robinson was to face another jury to decide the penalty for Charlotte Schmoyer. On December 14, 2012, Robinson agreed to waive his appeal rights in the Schmoyer case in exchange for a life sentence. In December 2013, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld Robinson's death penalty in the Fortney murder. His current sentence is 1 death sentence, 2 life sentences, plus 97 years for rape. Denise, Leslie, and an unnamed 5-year-old girl, are heroes for surviving the rage of a terrible, self-centered psychopath. Denise, with help from a brave police officer, Brian Lewis, captured him. Harvey Robinson has never expressed remorse. Harvey Robinson is serving his time in Graterford State Prison. This might be his most pleasant stay for the rest of eternity. Denise Sam-Cali stated, “Harvey Robinson is nothing. Not even a grown man. He’s just nothing.” Thanks for listening, Frank It was fun having the children fly in from out of state to spend a week together. My 5-year-old granddaughter told us she wanted to set up a “Nailed It” cooking competition where 3 sets of adults would need to bake a cake that looked either like a princess or an action hero, and she would go around and either offer advice, or annoy the contestants, depending on the request. We obliged her and it was very entertaining.
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AuthorFrank F. Weber is a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide and sexual and physical assault cases. He uses his unique understanding of how predator’s think, knowledge of victim trauma, actual court cases, and passion for writing true crime thrillers. His Award Winning books include "Murder Book" (2017) "The I-94 Murders" (2018) "Last Call" (2019) and "Lying Close" (September 2020). Archives
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