Robert Linné Reps, a 54-year-old male from Matthews, NC, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2016. Born on October 6, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan, Robert was the youngest of three siblings. He was survived by his father, Irwin Reps, and his two daughters, Michelle Pettine and Ashley Reps. Robert was a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist and a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. He worked at W.T. Hinnant Prosthetics, where he customized prostheses for amputees.
Robert was known for his outgoing personality and his love for sports, particularly hockey and motorcycle riding.
The circumstances surrounding Robert's death were initially unclear. His wife, Kimberly Reps, claimed that home invaders had killed her husband. However, investigators later determined that Kimberly had staged the entire incident. Nearly four years after Robert's death, Kimberly Reps pleaded guilty to his murder. The case highlighted the prevalence and lethality of domestic violence, as Robert's death was one of many domestic violence-related homicides in 2016. The loss of Robert Reps had a significant impact on his children, family, friends, and the community.
