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Ruth Sue Ann Robison

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a Friday evening in Des Moines, Iowa, a mother's act of love ended in tragedy. Ruth Sue Ann Robison, a 52-year-old White/Caucasian woman, was fatally shot on November 1, 2024, while helping her daughter move out of her ex-boyfriend's home. The peaceful neighborhood on Northwest 51st Place was shattered by violence around 5:30 p.m. when deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office were called to the scene of a shooting.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered both Ruth and her husband, T ...Read More
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  • The Des Moines Register: Urbandale mother allegedly killed by daughter's ex-boyfriend while moving her out
  • The Des Moines Register: W. Des Moines man arrested for murder following a Friday night shooting that left 1 dead, another injured
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    Victim Details

    Ruth Sue Ann Robison

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Des Moines

    IA

    2024-11-01

    52

    Ruth

    Sue Ann Robison

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following this case closely, and my heart goes out to Jasmyne and the e... ...Read More
    12/09/2024
    I just read about what happened to Ruth Sue Ann Robison, and I can't stop thinking about her poor fa... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how senseless and tragic this situation is for the Robison family. Ruth ... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
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