Ashton Blake Roberts

Murdered
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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
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    Victim Details

    Ashton Blake Roberts

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Pleasant-grove

    AL

    2016-01-13

    21

    Ashton

    Blake Roberts

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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