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January 11, 2008
Gulf man convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery
State Attorney Steve Meadows announces the conviction, in Gulf County
Circuit Court, of Bennie Robledo, on two counts of Attempted 2d Degree
Murder and two counts of Aggravated Battery.
A three males, three females jury deliberated about one hour before finding
Robledo, WM, DOB: 2-3-1938, of Jo Anne Lane, Tallahassee, guilty in the
October 13, 2006, stabbings of Charles Williams and his then 13-year old
grandson, Michael Arthur, near the Highland View Bridge. The defendant, who
was accompanied by his brother under the bridge, claimed self-defense.
Sentencing is set for February 7, at 9:00 a.m., EST. Each count is a
second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
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