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Posted: March 14, 2007

Beating in Robbery Terrorized Henderson Couple

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Henderson Police Seek 3rd Suspect in Attack on Elderly Couple

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Henderson Police Seek 3rd Suspect in Attack on Elderly Couple

Henderson, N.C. — Henderson police are looking for a third teenager after they arrested two others on charges that they severely beat an elderly man and terrified his wife.

“They were stomping. They were beating him to death,” Mary Helen Clark, 76, said. “I said, ‘Please don’t hurt him. He’s sick. He has cancer. Please don’t hurt him.’”

Herman Clark, 80, had his hip broken in two places in the attack, his wife said.

Police are looking for Robert Brodie, 17. They have arrested Tamil Robinson, 16, and Reuben Cooper, 18. They are being held pending a court appearance April 9.

The Clarks were attacked two weeks ago outside their Styl-ees Beauty Salon.

“The motivation was the money,” Police Lt. Charles Pulley said. He said he was somewhat surprised at the suspects’ youth, and police do not know if they had a particular reason for wanting the couple’s money.

“We don’t believe any of the individuals had a drug problem,” Pulley said.

RELATED TOPICS: Henderson County

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maybe the parents need to get off there lazy no good behinds and actually keep track of their kids!
mckensiesmommy
March 16, 2007 1:23 p.m.
There is more of an uproar over these boys doing this horrendous crime than there is when some sick pervert touches a child. Maybe we should take a good look at the world around us and reevaluate things. This is an awful crime and yes they should be severely punished, but don't child molesters deserve the same outrageousness that is being shown here, if not more.
Click to view my profile jaybabe
March 16, 2007 1:20 p.m.
They need to post the pictures so that the public can be on the lookout to report on them. Also, so that if you see them coming, you know to not get in thier way. And Dakine is right.
iampostingmyopinion
March 16, 2007 1:06 p.m.
theres 2 things in this life you take care of, little people and old people, when you abuse either of these 2, God will get you. I hope the Clarks will recover and these scum bags are caught
NC-Blondie
March 16, 2007 12:58 p.m.
I didn't make my comment trying to excuse any ones actions.
2-b free
March 16, 2007 10:47 a.m.
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