In a rapid verdict, Anthony Eugene Robinson, known as the “shopping cart killer,” was found guilty of killing two women in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in 2021. The jury recommended four life sentences, plus 10 years in prison and a $400,000 fine for the deaths of Allene “Beth” Redmon and Tonita Smith. During the trial, evidence was presented showing Robinson entering a hotel room with the two women and leaving with a shopping cart covered in a sheet. The bodies of Redmon and Smith were found on a nearby hillside. Robinson has also been linked to unsolved deaths in Fairfax County and Washington, D.C.
The jury deliberated for only 30 minutes before convicting Robinson on two counts of aggravated murder, two counts of first-degree murder, and two counts of concealing a dead body. Victim impact statements were provided during the sentencing phase of the trial, with Robinson facing the possibility of a mandatory life sentence for each aggravated murder conviction. The sentencing will be announced by Rockingham County Circuit Court Judge Bruce Albertson on September 17.
The case has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety of women. The swift conviction sends a strong message that violent crimes will not be tolerated in the community. The families of the victims expressed relief at the verdict and expressed hope that justice would be served. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions and seeking justice for the victims and their families.
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