Emery Robinson

Death by Force

Emery Robinson, an 18-year-old from Pelham Manor, NY, tragically lost his life on July 19, 1979. The incident occurred when Emery was driving a car into Pelham and was stopped by a police officer on suspicion of driving a stolen vehicle. The officer involved, John B. Robbins, claimed that Emery attempted to flee after being stopped. According to police and newspaper reports, Officer Robbins fired a warning shot into the air when Emery did not comply with orders to stop. When Emery continued to r ...Read More

Officer Indicted For July Slaying Of 18‐Year‐Old (Published 1979)

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