UPDATED: Corsicana Police: Murder Suspect in Custody

By Kris Smith

On October 4, Corsicana Police Officers were notified by Methodist Health System personnel regarding a female patient who was transferred to their Mansfield facility with extensive head injuries from Ennis Regional Hospital.

The patient, identified as Sharette Hervey of Corsicana, was initially transported by Lamieron Robinson. He used a private car to take her to Ennis Regional, stating that Hervey had fallen. She was vomiting and showed signs of confusion.

Miss Hervey sustained multiple severe injuries, including a fractured skull and a traumatic brain bleed.

Corsicana Police Detectives immediately opened an investigation into the events of that evening.  The Navarro County Children’s Advocacy Center revealed detailed information during the investigation after interviewing juvenile witnesses.  It was determined that the suspect, identified as Robinson, had erased all security footage from the date of the incident.

Family members also observed damage to the hood of the vehicle that appeared on the day of the incident and was repaired shortly afterwards, according to a press release issued by Robert Johnson, Corsicana Chief of Police.

Corsicana Police Detective Corporal Michael Brooks, the lead investigator on the case, first contacted Corsicana ISD Police Sergeant Todd Teetz to request assistance with obtaining camera footage from Carroll Elementary School, which is located near the suspected crime scene.

A review of the footage provided critical evidence. The video showed Miss Hervey and the suspect in a domestic dispute in the front yard of their residence. During the altercation, Robinson attempted to leave, but Miss Hervey climbed onto the hood of the vehicle to prevent him from leaving.

Robinson drove forward, attempting to dislodge Hervey from the hood. When that failed, Robinson accelerated rapidly out of the driveway onto the westbound lane of East 13th Avenue. After traveling about 30 yards, Robinson braked sharply. This sudden stop caused Hervey to be thrown from the hood onto the roadway, where she struck her head on the asphalt and rolled several yards. The footage then showed Robinson spending several minutes trying to lift Hervey, who remained unconscious, before returning to the residence.

Robinson waited 10 hours before he transported her to Ennis Regional Hospital.

Police obtained arrest warrants for Robinson for Aggravated Assault and two counts of Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Miss Hervey succumbed to her injuries and passed away on October 12. Detective Corporal Brooks then obtained an upgraded warrant for Murder.

The suspect informed a member of Miss Hervey’s family that he was traveling to Mississippi. However, it was determined that he had remained in the Dallas area.

Throughout the investigation, the suspect actively eluded law enforcement. This prompted a coordinated multi-agency effort between Corsicana Police, Dallas Fusion Center, and the United States Marshal’s Service.

Today, Mr. Robinson obtained counsel, who arranged his surrender to police. The suspect has been charged with Murder and two counts of tampering with physical evidence with an intent to impair, and is being held at the Navarro County Justice Center.  At this time no bonds have been set.

Chief Johnson continued, “I would like to personally commend Detective Corporal Michael Brooks for his tireless work and dedication in bringing closure to the victim’s family. I would also like to recognize CISD Police Sergeant Todd Teetz for his assistance in recovering key evidence, Navarro County District Attorney Will Thompson for his after-hours support in drafting critical search warrants, and Navarro County Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Jenny Bratton and her team of professionals for conducting the forensic interviews with juvenile family members with compassion and professionalism, and our colleagues at the Dallas Fusion Center, and the United States Marshals Service.”

More details to come in Wednesday’s issue of The NavCo Chronicle.

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