Pearl D. Robinson

Death by Force

Pearl D. Robinson, a 33-year-old White woman, was murdered on July 5, 1933, in Elmira, New York. She was discovered in a remote area near the city, her body bearing signs of extreme violence. Reports at the time described the victim as having suffered 142 stab wounds and a fractured skull caused by an iron bar found at the scene. Her clothing was torn, and evidence suggested a frenzied and sadistic attack. The brutality of the crime shocked the local community and drew widespread attention, thou ...Read More

Elmira Murder Series: Who killed Pearl Robinson? Part 2 of 4.

Pearl Robinson murder 7 Jul 1933 - Newspapers.com™

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