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"Stumped cops ask public to help solve murder''. New Haven Register. March 22, 1990.

"Stumped cops ask public to help solve murder" by Michael Foley. New Haven Register. 3/22/1990 <--- hyperlinked to full published article

"Investigators have already interviewed dozens of people who knew Robinson, 24, but have been unable to find the trail that could lead them to the killer or killers"


Stumped cops ask public to help solve murder 

 

New Haven Register (CT) 

March 22, 1990  

Author/Byline: Michael Foley 


Police investigators who have spent more than a week searching for a clue that could solve the murder of local musician John Robinson are now asking the public for help.


"We are looking for people who knew the victim and have any information about the incident," Capt. Donald R. Beausejour said Wednesday.


Police with information can call detectives at 787-6304 or 787-6305. They can request confidentiality or remain anonymous, Beausejour said.


Investigators have already interviewed dozens of people who knew Robinson, 24, but have been unable to find the trail that could lead them to the killer or killers.


Robinson's body was found March 14 at about 8:15 a.m. in a small room on the second floor of a two-story Temple Street office building. Robinson's skull was crushed and the state medical examiner ruled that Robinson was killed by several blows to the head with a blunt instrument.


Robinson had rented the room and used it as a rehearsal space for his band, Sold on Murder. He was evicted from the building for non-payment of rent by apparently kept a key and continued to use the room.


Robinson, who was well-known throughout New Haven and was a fixture on the local alternative music scene, rented the room out for a small fee to other local bands who needed practice space. There is access to the room fro, 178 Temple St. or 928 Chapel St.


Beausejour said Robinson was last seen during the afternoon of March 12. Friends told investigators that Robinson was seen walking in the downtown area.


Robinson was probably killed that night in the room, Beausejour said. The exact time of death has not been determined.


Whoever killed Robinson apparently did not break into the room, police said. The lock was not broken and the assailant or assailants locked the door after killing Robinson.


Friends have speculated that it would have taken more than one assailant to kill Robinson. He was 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighed 215 pounds and was muscular.


Police have not found the murder weapon. Investigators determined that a drum set was in the room as of March 9, but was missing when the body was found. The drums have not been found.


Beausejour said he will ask the state to approve a reward.


Robinson's funeral will be held Saturday in Hutchinson, Kan. He was born in Wichita, Kan. A memorial service was held Saturday here, and more than 200 attended.

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