Rogers Oneal Robinson, a 23-year-old African American male, was tragically found dead on April 26, 2016, in Lumberton, North Carolina. His body was discovered in a bean field on Terry Drive off of Holly Swamp Road. The Robeson County Sheriff's Office reported that Robinson had been fatally shot following an argument. The investigation revealed that Joseph Noah Cummings, a 17-year-old male from Red Springs, North Carolina, was responsible for the murder.
Cummings was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. He directed the authorities to the location of Robinson's body after being apprehended while driving Robinson's stolen vehicle.
The case against Cummings was built on the evidence that he had moved Robinson's body to the field after the shooting. The motive behind the murder was linked to an argument between the two individuals. Cummings was taken into custody without bond and held at the Robeson County Detention Center. The legal proceedings against Cummings included charges of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon, highlighting the severity of the crime.
Rogers Oneal Robinson's death left a profound impact on his family and the community. He was born on September 5, 1992, in Robeson County, North Carolina, and was survived by his mother, Tammy Robinson, two brothers, Marcus Nikita Robinson and Ryan Hunt, and a sister, Alicia Robinson. The family held a celebration of life for Robinson at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Lumberton, North Carolina, followed by interment at New Hollywood Cemetery. The loss of Robinson was deeply felt by his loved ones and friends, who remembered him for his vibrant personality and the joy he brought to their lives.
