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Suspect Named In Escambia’s Latest Murder
December 15, 2010
A suspect has been named in Escambia County’s most recent homicide.
An arrest warrant for Cameron Tyler Cherry (pictured), 18, of Pensacola, has been issued in connection with the death of Robert Witherspoon, 24, of Pensacola.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shots fired call at the intersection of Mary Lane and Paula Avenue around 4:42 pm Wednesday, after area residents called 911 and reported hearing gunfire. When deputies arrived they found Witherspoon, who had suffered a gunshot wound, sitting in a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
“Investigators were able name Cherry a suspect after speaking with very cooperative witnesses. In past cases it has been difficult to obtain such cooperation. This is what it’s going to take, the community and the Sheriff’s Office working together, to rid our streets of this unnecessary violence,” said Deputy Chris Welborn, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.
Although investigators have a warrant for Cherry, the investigation into Witherspoon’s death is ongoing, Welborn said. The Sheriff’s Office is not releasing any other information concerning the case.
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28 Responses to “Suspect Named In Escambia’s Latest Murder”
I was one of the jurors the first time he was tried and the jury was Hung because 2 people said he was guilty everyone else said it was not enough to convict him soo its crazy they found him guilty. I do believe he was innocent because i saw all the evidence and heard everything because once again I was on the Jury and i think a terrible mistake had been made. I know we were a hung jury because the individuals came with stories in their heads already made up
ok, UPON CONVICTION, there is no reason the pictured offender could not be taking a dirt nap within 2 weeks of conviction
“Investigators were able name Cherry a suspect after speaking with very cooperative witnesses. In past cases it has been difficult to obtain such cooperation. This is what it’s going to take, the community and the Sheriff’s Office working together, to rid our streets of this unnecessary violence,” said Deputy Chris Welborn, spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office.”
Very well stated, Deputy Welborn!
Giving truthful information to Law Enforcement is not being a snitch. It’s being a good citizen and showing you care about your community. It’s saying “we’re fed up with you punks/thugs and we’re not gonna take it any more!”
Ok serioulsy…I know that Pensacola did not say something about casting stones……This man committed murder………..I think that is one of the ten commandments by the way I have not committed murder.. People are sick and tired of and if they come on my property they will meet God sooner than they expected!!
You all who are quick to throw stones watch it you need to pray. He without sin cast the first stone! THE END!!!
Things won’t change til parents take responsibility for their off-spring and teach them right instead of letting the TV teach them fight.
Parents don’t take their kids to Sunday School anymore – families don’t attend prayer meetings anymore – families don’t even sit down and have supper together anymore. When I was a kid we had at least 2 revials in our church a year – and everyone came – not just our church members – different denominations came – standing room only.
Us kids had to be at church every time the doors opened – our parents went and made us go with them. We were not allowed to date anyone unless they came to at least one meeting a week with us.
Shame on you for looking at someone and painting a picture. I guess you only seen “thugs” on t.v., when you finally see a real one [any color] you will be able to recognize that the guy in pic. is only a punk.
@ Jerry I saw where he didn’t have anything but traffic in Escambia County too but that is definitely a booking photo. Maybe we will find out more about this gun toting thug.
@Northend, I didn’t say he was guilty I said he looks like a thug, which he does
If found guilty, at only 18, the death penalty would be the only appropriate sentence.
Bet he is a hero I mean zero in the hood………….
I hope his homeboys are hiding him out. The sheriff will kick booty……….
@Jerry, he’s 18, I’m sure his juvenile history is not available on the county website if he has one.
There has never been a repeat offender who received lethal injection
Im with Jerry.My motto “I carry a gun because cops are too heavy”. Not saying the other person would have had a chance to defend themselves but I like options.
I moved to pensacola in 1989 was a good place.I moved to south charlotte n.c. in 2010 .Just got sick and tired of the crime and all the hoodlums. I kept believing it was going to improve but it continued to get worse.
@ Jerry I saw where he didn’t have anything but traffic in Escambia County too but that is definitely a booking photo. Maybe we will find out more about this gun toting thug.
@Northend, I didn’t say he was guilty I said he looks like a thug, which he does.
Hi Oversight…regarding your comment: “Pensacola = Thugville!”…do you not read all the stories on this page about all the arrests of Molino’s finest citizens? Just scroll down the page. You’re not in Mayberry just because you live north of Muscogee Road.
Hi Oversight…regarding your comment: “Pensacola = Thugville!”…do you not read all the stories on this page about all the arrests of Molino’s finest citizens? You’re not in Mayberry just because you’re north of Muscogee Road.
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38529
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38001
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38163
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38163
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=38135
@ Visitor, According to Escambia County Court Records he does not have an extensive criminal history. Up until now all he has against him are some traffic violations.
But I agree, he certainly looks like a thug.
What ever happened to innocent until PROVEN guilty. Everyone who is arrested in NOT guilty. Let’s let the courts judge whether or not he is a “Thug”.
I see this is another one of Pensacola’s finest THUGS!!! He is only 18 and look at the look on his face in his last booking photo. Yup it says I’m a THUG and proud of it.
That is the very reason that I have a concealed weapons permit and I never ever leave home without my weapon. Some may disagree, but at least if someone pulls a weapon on me, I at least will have a fighting chance and I may go down, but at least I go down fighting.
This is horrible. You can’t even walk out of your home without worrying if you will get killed or not. This world is gone downhill. The government needs to be harder on people that commit crimes then maybe it would be a little better. Makes you not want to go to Pensacola. you are seeing so many murders. People better get ready its the end of days. God bless this young mans family.
This killing will not stop….the governmnet has created a welfare state and this is what we are going to have until Jesus comes back. So Life you can pray it will stop and it will when Jesus comes back and rules with an iron rod………
Do ppl not care about there life and friends and family member anymore?! Everyday show one has been getting killed it must end somewhere.
I pray that all this killing comes to a end.
I used to like Pensacola, now I dread having to go down there. It is only going to get worse because the value of life for some isn’t worth anything anymore
Pensacola = Thugville!
So sad.