Steven Robinson

On February 23, 1977, in New York City, Steven Robinson, an African American woman, was killed while working as a cab driver, taking fares to help cover tuition while pursuing a life in law.

The killing was tied to a cluster of street robberies associated with George C. Adorno, whose record of violence began in childhood and escalated into serious crimes while he was still a teenager. Before Robinson’s death, Adorno had been arrested repeatedly for theft and had once confessed to a tri ...

A Cab Driver, 2d in 4 Days, Shot to Death - The New York Times