Bio

Johnny Leartice Robinson was born on July 25, 1952. He had a difficult early life that shaped the man he would later become. Growing up, he was physically and emotionally abused by family members. His grandfather, who raised him, forced him to work in migrant labor camps from a young age. Robinson's early experiences were marked by hardship and trauma, which left lasting impacts on his mental health and behavior.

As a child, Robinson faced a lot of challenges. He was often beaten and had to endure strict discipline. This environment created a sense of emotional deprivation for him. Additionally, he suffered sexual abuse, which further complicated his development. Robinson struggled in school and eventually dropped out in the sixth grade. His upbringing contributed to a troubled youth, leading him to trouble with the law.

By the time he was a teenager, Robinson had already developed a criminal history. He had multiple convictions for serious offenses, including rape. In the mid-1970s, he was sentenced to ten years in prison in Maryland for his involvement in a violent crime. After serving part of his sentence, he was released on parole.

Robinson's life was tumultuous. He drifted between different places and jobs, often working as an auto mechanic. Despite these jobs, he continued to struggle with his past and the effects of his childhood. His history of criminal behavior and the traumas he faced as a child contributed to a complicated adult life that ultimately led to more serious legal troubles.

Tragedy struck on August 11, 1985. At that time, Robinson was on parole from his prior conviction.

Murder Story

Beverly St. George was a 31-year-old woman traveling from Plant City, Florida, to Quantico, Virginia, on August 11, 1985. On her way, her car broke down along Interstate 95. Robinson and his accomplice, Clinton Bernard Fields, stopped to help her. They took her to Pellicer Creek Cemetery in St. Johns County, Florida, where they brutally assaulted her.

Robinson later gave a statement to the police claiming that Beverly had consented to some sexual activity on the hood of his car. He stated that during this encounter, the gun he had placed on the hood accidentally discharged, injuring her. Supposedly frightened of repercussions for shooting her, he admitted to shooting her again, stating he feared how people would react to an accidental shooting of a white woman.

However, Fields, who was 17 at the time, testified against Robinson, contradicting his account. Fields reported that Robinson had forced Beverly into the vehicle at gunpoint, handcuffed her, and assaulted her. He witnessed Robinson shoot her twice when he became worried she could identify them.

Robinson was arrested five days after the murder when he and Fields were caught robbing and assaulting another woman stranded with her car. At the time of the murder, Robinson was on parole for a previous rape conviction.

The investigation into Beverly's death revealed that two gunshot wounds had been inflicted to her head. The .22 caliber shell casings found at the cemetery matched a stolen gun linked to Robinson. Ultimately, he was convicted of first-degree murder and received the death penalty.

After years of legal battles, Robinson was executed by lethal injection on February 4, 2004, at the age of 51, in Florida State Prison.