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Case Description
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On January 13, 2016, 21-year-old Ashton Blake Roberts was fatally shot during a robbery at a Jack's Restaurant in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Roberts, a resident of Sumiton, had recently begun working as a technician at a dealership in Jasper, where he was known for his dedication and passion for mechanics. He had also expressed a desire to serve in the Marines.
The suspect, 19-year-old Roderick Derrell King, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Roberts' death. K ...Read More
The suspect, 19-year-old Roderick Derrell King, was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with Roberts' death. K ...Read More
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Ashton Blake Roberts
Male
White / Caucasian
Pleasant-grove
AL
2016-01-13
21
Ashton
Blake Roberts
Yes
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone, I've been following the discussions around Ashton Blake Roberts' case and felt the nee... ...Read More
08/01/2024
08/01/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Ashton Blake Roberts' case closely and something that really str... ...Read More
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact Ashton had on those around him. It’s clear he was an i... ...Read More
10/02/2023
10/02/2023
