Scott Willard "Scotty" Reed, a 10-year-old boy from Fort Worth, Texas, tragically died on August 10, 1982. Scotty was born on August 12, 1971, and his death was a result of a brutal murder. He was found in the home of his neighbor, Georgia Reed, who was also murdered along with her mother, Earline Barker, and Georgia's roommate, Ricky Lee Bryant. The perpetrator, Larry Robison, was later arrested and convicted for these murders.
Larry Robison was executed by the State of Texas on January
21, 2000, for the murders of Scotty Reed, Georgia Reed, Earline Barker, Ricky Lee Bryant, and Bruce Gardner. Robison's arrest came after he was found in a suspicious vehicle in Wichita, Kansas, with items belonging to the victims. The investigation revealed that Robison had committed these heinous crimes over a short period, leading to his capture and eventual execution.
The case garnered significant media attention and legal proceedings, highlighting the tragic loss of young Scotty Reed and the impact on his family and the community. The investigation and subsequent trial of Larry Robison brought some measure of justice for the victims and their families.
