Robert Jimmy White: A Detailed Account of His Crimes
Early Life and Initial Conviction
Robert Jimmy White Jr. was born on August 9, 1960, in Hartford, Connecticut. His criminal activities began at a young age, leading to a series of violent offenses that spanned over three decades.
First Known Murder: Betty Jo Robertson
- Name: Betty Jo Robertson
- Date of Death: April 24, 1980
- Location: Hartford, Connecticut
On April 23, 1980, 19-year-old White entered a bar on Albany Avenue in Hartford, where he met 46-year-old Betty Jo Robertson. After engaging in conversation, White offered to walk Robertson home. During their walk, he attempted to assault her sexually. When Robertson resisted, White violently attacked her by biting, scratching, and smashing her head into the concrete sidewalk. She succumbed to her injuries the following day. Witnesses and evidence at the scene led to White's arrest in June 1980. He confessed, claiming he intended only to rape her, not kill her. Subsequently, he was convicted of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison.
Parole and Subsequent Murders
After serving approximately 8½ years, White was paroled in July 1989. However, his release marked the beginning of a series of brutal crimes.
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