Robert Anthony III, a 20-year-old resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, tragically lost his life on March 10, 2018. The incident occurred in the parking lot of the Village Place Apartments on Brandywine Road. Robert was sitting in a car with Roqueria Mills, the estranged wife of Robert Finney, when Finney approached them. Finney, who was reportedly upset over allegations of Mills cheating on him, confronted the pair. In a fit of rage, Finney shot both Anthony and Mills.
Anthony succumbed to his injuries, while Mills was critically injured and left paralyzed for life.
The case quickly drew significant attention from law enforcement and the community. Robert Finney was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including murder and attempted murder. During the trial, the prosecution painted Finney as a jealous and insecure husband who stalked his wife and executed Anthony in a premeditated act of violence. The defense, however, argued that Finney acted out of fear and in self-defense when he found a stranger in his car with his wife.
Despite the defense's arguments, the jury found Finney guilty of aggravated battery, manslaughter, and shooting into an occupied vehicle. He was sentenced to life in prison for the aggravated battery charge, with additional sentences of 15 years each for manslaughter and shooting into a vehicle. The judge's decision to impose the maximum penalty was influenced by the emotional testimonies from both families involved, with Anthony's family expressing their desire for Finney to face the harshest punishment possible.
The tragic death of Robert Anthony III and the subsequent legal proceedings highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic disputes and acts of violence. The case remains a poignant reminder of the need for addressing issues of jealousy, rage, and the importance of seeking peaceful resolutions to conflicts.
