Murder Victim Named, Four Arrests Made
The Police have officially named last night’s [Mar.31] shooting victim as Randy Robinson, and have confirmed that four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. You can watch the full video of the Police press conference here.
A talented footballer, Mr Robinson had a host of accomplishments in the sporting arena. He represented Bermuda internationally at the 2009 Island Games held in Aland, was a previous nominee for the Bermuda Football Association’s [BFA] Young Player of the Year, was selected into the Bermuda Football Association’s Academy team back in 2009, and played in the BFA 2007/08 All-Star Game.
Mr Robinson, also known in some circles as Randy Spence, was a member of the Premier Division Champions North Village Rams, and is pictured below playing for North Village in a match against the Boulevard Blazers last month:
He also played for the Storm in the Lindo’s ISL 2010 season, played in the 2009 ISL All-Star Game, was expected to be part of North Village’s team against his former team the Devonshire Cougars in the Friendship Trophy match to be held next Sunday at the National Sports Center.
BFA President Larry Mussenden said, “The BFA extends its condolences to the family of Randy at this tragic loss. We all extend our condolences to his football club families, his teammates and officials and friends. You are in the thoughts and prayers of the football family and wider community at this difficult time”.
Bernews also extends our sympathies to Mr Robinson’s family and friends.
Thank U Lord for making head way for this sensless murder. Bring them to justice and let his parents gather strength from family, friends, and U of all !!!
R.I.P Randy Jr.
…..would this be the same Lord who allowed this to happen?
You must have been playing cricket without a helmet and got hit in the head right?
it’s called free will my friend. as horrible as events like this are- i don’t even want to start trying to explain it to his friends and family- this is what free will allows us. it’s a blessing and a curse. we are not robots and god has allowed us to live with free will.
no doubt- we live in a world of tragedy, sorrow, and pain. if you take time to understand the full picture you’ll see that we have disconnected ourselves from god and that’s why sin- sorrow, pain, suffering- are all part of life in this world. that’s not meant as a dismissive comment about this horrible murder.
there are 3 options: there is no god (pretty silly concept if you think it all the way through), there is a god but he’s totally incompetent (see first comment), or there is a god and there’s a reason why things are a mess and seeking him will help explain why things are the way they are and his ultimate plan for creation- some of which are beyond you and my comprehension, given that we are not all-knowing. if you make the rational assumption there is a god, it’s a bit unwise to suppose you know better than a supreme being.
just saying…..
Obviously these type of things are far more complicated than your puny mind can understand.
Though the Lord doesn’t need defending, I’ll tke this opportunity to educate. Read your Bible,Satan is reighning on earth at thi time, till Jesus returns. God does intervene but he allows us to chose our course.
well said @calsquirt…
Enough is Enough Already! That could be my son! The Police need to bring in an intel task force with no ties to the community to deal with these thugs! There is no consideration for life today…not the victim’s or their own. Time in prison is becoming a sought after comodity! Maybe the death penalty would help stop this madness if these guys knew they would lose their own for taking another!
God please help our country!
But they have that already they have a whole crew of west indian, UK and US officers down here that are not related to these fools in any kind of way so why haven’t they used them beat me. Not to pick on just the females but good bit of the female officers hang out or are girlfriends with some of these cats and I am sure I not the only one that seen or knows this.
I say capital punishment! Eye for an eye tooth for a tooth. This is escalating out of control and the sooner we nip it in the bud the better. Bermuda and Bermudians should not be living in fear due to some scumbags that have nothing better to do then to terrorize neighborhoods. Not going to be too long before they start knocking over homes indiscriminately. Some of that is starting to happen.
Such a sad day for Bermuda. Another live gone. I really want to blame the police for not getting tougher, but to be honest the government is first to blame for not implementing laws that would assist the police to get tougher. Bermuda is on a downward spiral, but of course it is never to late.
and which laws might those be? guns are illegal, murder is illegal….what else do you require? such ignorance.
Ignorance my backside – many times the police hands are tide, because the law does not give them the ability to do certain stuff – anyway not here to argue with someone calling themselves Hmmmmmmmm
I think the bigger question is WHY ARE GUN CRIMES BEING given lighter sentences than say importing drugs???? The sentencing is NOT heavy enough. Can you disagree?
Have to agree with Hmmmmmm people who talk about harsher sentencing n the death penalty are idiots. The police are doin there job criminals are being caught, convicted and sentenced to considerable time. U implement the death penalty or sentence them to 500yrs but it wont make a difference because the ones committing the crimes dont think about the consequence therefore that has no bearing on their judgement to go and comment a crime. If u really wanna make a difference discuss ways of preventing crime not punishments after the fact.
Ok, you got my attention. How do we prevent crime? Provide every citizen with a fire arm? Your argument has been around for millenia. Crime cannot be prevented period. There WILL ALWAYS be a criminal element. The best way to so call prevent crime is to take as many of those elements off the streets and if the crime is horrendous then go ahead and sentence to death to set an example. At least this is my idea. Again, I ask you what is yours!
People who kill people are not scared of the death penalty okay for all those who don’t know, they chose to end their life the moment pulled the trigger. I understand ur frustrations but thats a dead end it would be a waste of energy to even voice that opinion. and yes crime will always be around so y are u even complaining? This should be expected its inevitable victims get shot suspects get arrested n go to jail case closed right? As for what u can do to deter ppl from makin these choices idk about u personally but i interact with the kids around my neighborhood or where ever i am frequently taking to them, playing sports, takin them fishing, showing them magic tricks what ever i can to make sure they know they have other options then causing trouble. I remember when the buses were on strike n i stopped to give a couple ppl a ride but its sad how many ppl i saw jus drive by without even offering although everyone’s pretty much going the same place, in Bermuda of a places were the ppl are supposed to be so friendly. This is just one example of the selfish actions that are blinding the community to other plights.
You telling me if a punk pulls a weapon on me or you and you put a weapon to their temple they would be ok with that? NO! They would crap themselves. These people are the most cowardly of all.
As far as taking kids fishing and playing ball and giving them rides; really? Reality is this; today all they care about is the money. Thug music that idolizes MONEY. You get them a job at 20 bucks an hour? Man , you crazy. They want 2000 bucks an hour. When i was growing up West Side Somerset we played football all day on weekends and weeknights we were at it all night til we couldn’t see. I don’t see that anymore.
You come across as a caring and good person but I think you are simplifying what the real problems are.
You are wrong my friend, I dont agree with death penalty but this bs about 10-12 years and only serving a third of it sometimes; you better believe that if they knew they were facing 25 plus years no parole and no concurrent bs THEY WOULD THINK TWICE. Stop enabling the behavior. Your last sentence makes me laugh and shows just how unrealistic you are. HOW MUCH MORE TAKING CAN WE DO? Discuss WHAT that these guys have free will to do what they want to do??? You think they are going to have a change of heart??? Get real! INCREASE SENTENCING 25 years minimum for gun crimes!!!!!
Drastic times require drastic measures,everyone seems to know who the “gang” ppl are however it is the same old,same old. I honestly feel this madness can be “CRUSHED” yes the big C word….. It’s beyond talk because thats all we are doing right now, it’s beyond the pie in the sky “every village raise a child” that might have worked back in the day, however I think it’s not beyond being put down, stomped, crushed, eliminated. For once the water can’t put out the fire, it’s time to fight fire with MORE FIRE…… this is one time Bermuda can use it’s size as an advantage…… I am allowed to dream, right ? as long as our leaders put being elected and remaining in power above whats right for Bermuda thats all that will be a dream of the halcyon days gone with the wind.
Just praying that there is concrete evidence to prove these 4 people actually committed the crime and not just speculation without any physical evidence or eye witnesses
I’m with you there Brown Girl
Are any of these “thugs” Bermudian? From what I can remember there were plently of immigrants from other islands in the lower carribean. Is this the influence?
Tell me what made factors led for you to ake such a statement?
How many of those charged in recent murders have been non-bermudian??
Throughout Bermuda’s history there have been plenty of immigrants from the caribbean, most of Bermuda’s black population has descended from the caribbean, so what is your point?
If there had to be any outside influence it would be from the US…. The gangster image and persona kids tend to look up to.
I’m Mad you entertained this fool!
Yes some of them are, a majority of course are Bermudians though.
GOOD OBSERVATION US OBSERVER cuz i thought i was the only one thinking on that level…and i won’t be a bit surprised…
It’s true,people like Victor Scott,,,DR.E.F.Gordon and many more extremely influentual REAL MAN AND REAL WOMAN..I mentioned MRS.DAISY POWELL , who for years ran POWELLS NURSURY right up there on FRISWELLS Hill,now she was a GREAT DISCIPLIARIAN who was never given the credit She deserved. I believe that she was from St.Kitts I stand to be corrected.
I’m Bermudian and am insulted with your post. How the hell can you brand a certain people? These our Bermudians committing these crimes where have you been? We are not holier than thou..Do away with your brain washed thinking.
Wow it takes four people to shoot one person if true these guys are real brave ain’t they.
To all of the above posters, why was he shot to death.
They just shot at a group of ppl, no real target! Crazy… But then again you never know what ppl are into, either way its unfortunate, another fatherless child
@ sick of you – they did not shoot at a group of people…he actually had just left home and was heading up towards Friswells hill…they caught him by himself….
To Terry the reason…what diffrence does it make?! Really?! It could have been you or I or any ones’ child NO NEED FOR IT TO HAPPEN!
I agree LOL 1. We all sit here and condemn the shooting, yet we want to know why he was killed. It does not matter! He could have been John Gotti that still does not justify taking his life. Why do we feel like we have to imposed the punishment? Whether he was a good wholesome kid or a evil tyrant he did not to killed in such a cold callus manner. His mom saw him there, I could only imagine her heartache to see he ONLY child lying dead on the street yards away from home. Some of the comments of recent weeks on here have been very harsh and not how we should be handling the situation…We all want the police to get tough and do their job etc. How about parents start instill good values, neighbours start calling parents when they see kids doing wrong. I have to young boys and I hound them and I dont care. They will NOT be another statistic. I also speak with their friends and encourage them to do and be better. Many of which do not get that at home for one reason or another. We cannot always be accusatory; sometimes we need to try and see things from these young mans perspective. A post on another article hitted to the fact that a lot of these young man do not even want this lifestyle, but have no way out. From reading some of the messages on previous articles it does not seem like many people who come on this forum are even open to helping them find a way. They are condemned. We call them gansters, thugs, punks etc…basically name calling. My son has been called names and it hurt him dearly, I as an adult have been called names and it hurts. So why do we continue to refer to these young men in such a manner? It is clear the current policies in place are not working. I have read people wanting capital punishment, longer sentences and more policing powers, but at the end of the day all those things are the last resort. It starts from home…If they do not get it from home they turn to where they can and that seems to be the streets. All of us need to get involved! Join big brothers and big sisters. Start youth groups, mentor a child, give back to schools. A generation has been lost due to this senseless violence. We need to put parameters in place so that the future generations have more positive things to look to instead of the negative.
LOL 1. Seriously.. are you mad?
All were gonna here now is that he was this and he was that. A pillar of society, a loving Father, Brother, a son that nver did wrong a mentor to the youth a hard working individual gainfully employed and a part time………
It makes a differance Lol 1.
No need. Damn…then why……why…..The answer is right in front of your face. Read the Brothers and Sisters remarks.
You really need to get a life…You clearly have too much time on your hands. Every article you post your negative comments. TN Tatem Middle School had a math-a-thon and you did not comment….
I guess negativity is your thing, but at least try and be sympathic to the victims family. At the end of the day it does NOT matter! No one deserves to be hunted down and killed..POINT BLANK PERIOD!
Get off your high horse and get on the streets and do something you prat!
he actual did have a job n he was also away in university, your very sarcastic
You all need 2 get a life. As another poster said NOONE has the right 2 take someone elses life. It is never justified. people are mourning someones death & you feel you can sit over there as usual passing judgement you probably have no family & no connection to outside life because you are just as cold and callous as his killer. Just because he was shot automatically makes him a hoodlum or gangster??? Well I hope the next person that gets shot is closely related to you so you can see how it feels for someone 2 speak so lightly of the deceased. & not that its any of your business but Randy was a very upstanding young man. He went 2 school & had the hopes of going back soon. He held 2 jobs. He took care of his child. & he didn’t sit on the block selling drugs he played football. He wasn’t a part of any gang and was very respectable & liked. Even if he was being gunned down especially within yards of your home is not cool or right nor ever justifiable. You should be ashamed of yourselves doer making such comments. This is y the youth of today have no feelings when it comes to the next man. Go eff urselves especially u terry.
it is sad to see that another young man has lost his life due to cowardly lowlife thugs. But unless we as Bermudians stand up and open our months and HELP the police with information – they can only do so much with DNA and forensics. People need to start talking. If you know something tell someone! Neigbours, friends, mothers, fathers, girlfriends, ace boys – bermuda is WAY to small for us not to be able to stop this! This guys are punks and selfish and terrorists!
Bring back HANGING!!
With you on that.
Not with you at all. 1000 years from now we will look back on religion and hanging as what they are – primitive nonsense. Responsibility comes from within.
1000 years from now we will be looking back? Don’t know about you but…..1000 years?
Tell you what, that is exactly the reason the shyt is hitting the fan.
It seems everybody is walking away from God and religion. Religion and principally GOD is the only moral compass don’t give that bull about responsibility coming form within.
Terry u really have issues. This young man’s life was taken in a very cowardly way and you are going to sit up here and pick it apart who he was.
The point at the end of the day is that nobody has the god given right to take another person’s life. It don’t matter if he was a menace to society or an innocent person. Instead of worrying about who they were in society lets worry about coming together to unite and find a way to fix this problem.
Define Cowardly.
In all honesty I believe the point Terry was aiming to make was live by the sword, die by the sword. I dont know the young man killed but IF his life reflected that of a criminal then he must have known that murder was likely.
you people dont know the law. The police can and will arrest anyone for anything. But its not what you know, its what you can prove !!! Just because 4 ppl were arrested doesnt meant any or all of them will be charged and put in prison..smfh..
You people act like you know nothing sometimes.
My point exactly…They have just arrested them for questioning..which is nothing new..it does not mean that a charge is going to come out of the arrest! everytime something like this happens those “boys” are rounded up and taken in..so much so that they know the drill…
Now we are getting somewhere ‘sick of you’. If what you say is true then this will have far reaching effects. Give the crazy a gun, ride like hell, shoot indiscriminately and ……..happens all the time. Another way to become a victim once your worth runs out.
i highly doubt that’s wat happened he has been fearful for a while… he knew what was about to happen, jus didnt know the time
Stfu terry. I am a family member of randy & no he wasn’t into any go. So shut the bleep up. I am sick & tired.
@ trusay – I am a neighbour that was there last nite I just want to give my condolences to his mom, dad and the rest of your family. Stay strong…
Well at least I am bring out something here. Generalising can bring many things out. At least your putting forth your concerns and opinions. Fact remains and is ironic here, you shoot the messenger just as according to some an inocent man just hanging out with friends. Why attack me, my comments when they should be directed at these wonderfull guys who just wander the streets and for no reasons shoot into a crowd.
When you all go out to your favorite resturant and then stop by at your favorite bar and have a nip before driving/riding home are you this concerned? To some degree I would say yes because your/you feel safe.
Forget it. I just don’t have the time right now to focus on numskulls. Friday night…..lets boogie…
True say so bad…………………….go figure really think about those two posts.
if they are convicted send them to Afghanistan or Iraq,if they wanna shoot guns, when they see the blood shed out there they will be crying for their mama. Im just saying.
Damn Idiots, back in the day, some guy said something bad about your Mama, you split is Damn mouth, that it.
There is no one root cause for all this violence, so of course there won’t be only one solution. I think harsher penalties for gun crimes would be a step in the right direction. It’s not just about deterring people from committing these types of crimes, but also about having penalties that fit the crime — some of these criminals are getting “slaps on the wrist” in my opinion. I’m not very knowledgeable about law so if someone that is would like to educate me on this, that would be great. Also, we need to start asking some “uncomfortable” questions. For example, how many of these individuals involved in this criminal activity had a decent home life growing up? Were their parent(s) negligent, abusive, on drugs, etc.? This isn’t an excuse for their behaviour but it is most likely a factor. Also, how many of these individuals are living with family members who know what they’re doing and are enabling their behaviour?! YOU are also part of the problem. Kick them out and refuse to support them as long as they are involved in this lifestyle. Tough love is needed! I think the breakdown of the family structure is a major reason why Bermuda is facing these problems today. Parents need to be parents and not “friends” to their kids. As a parent, it is your business to know where your children are going, and who they are hanging out with.
Is all the bickering and bitching back and forth really necessary? Don’t you people realize that your smart, ruthless, insensitive comments are not changing the issue of gun violence, “gansters”, etc? What we as a people need to do is proactively be apart of the solution to the problem! Everybody is blaming someone else for the issue! How about we ask ourselves, what have I done to help stop the issue! No, it may not be your son, brother, dad, uncle, or nephew etc. involved, but that doesn’t give you the permission to stand on the out skirts and judge what people are doing, or lack thereof! I find it interesting that people are so quick to say something, but if it was their relative or friend..hmmm! Come on guys, have faith in Bermuda, the justice system, BPS, investigators etc. I feel like people are just giving up on Bermuda and these young boys! I am a proud bermudian, and what i have learned is to have patience! Change is definitely not going to happen over night, but change is coming! Haven’t you seen the amount of people being charged and sentenced for the behaviours! It may not be alot or all of them but its a start! I Applaud the police progress thus far, & i know that just because they are arrested doesn’t mean that they are going to be charged and sentenced, but who knows! I also applaud those that are speaking up, and telling what they know, big or small.
& No i’m not making a statement to anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits wear it!
& remember its not always about what you say, its how you say it!
Hanging isn’t the answer, that’s just more barbarism. The answer is good parenting, mentoring, and less cuts in police areas that matter. Also as someone who loves football, should our clubs be doing more? We see so many involved in serious crime seemingly affiliated to notable local clubs.
Bermuda, when are we going to stop speaking about nothing and stand up for something. If we can strike for ignorance like a bus driver being fired and strike days after a major hurricane devestated our island, why can’t we band together as a people, as a country and REALLY make a real effort at finding SOLUTIONS!!!! Start speaking up! Realise that our spiritual DNA has been compromised! Get back to the days of old. This gun problem is OUR problem! This is OUR island and the solution needs to be OUR responsibility. One more mother has to watch her child be laid to rest. Come on Bermuda, he is not just her son, but he is OUR son! We have just lost another of OUR sons. When will WE decide to take OUR island back?
@ sick of it all (Brother/Sister) I share in your sentiments….we have become the If it don’t benefit me I ain’t supporting it…………………total apathy and you have it right on the head (strike, front page of the paper, march, galvanize the Unions etc all the rhetoric and a man gets shot……not one person makes a peep dumb ignorant and all the other words described by the “N” word that we used to fight against someone calling SOME of us is now at the forefront of our behaviour pattern.
rip..he came from 2 loving parents
Unless a concrete plan is developed & acted on completely to rid this country of this gang violence problem, the gun murders will continue.
To the ruling party of this country, when are you going to do something solid, some of your governing members’ offspring have already been charged for being involved?
What else is it going to take – for some of you to be assassinated by these gangs or what!!!!
The question is?
What is the governement going to do about this?
@Just Curious, the chickens have come home to roost!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzuOOshpddM
At the end of the day, you live by the sword you die by the sword. As tragic as it may be all of these men have chosen to live a lifestyle that in recent years has proved fatal for both themselves and in some cases their loved ones. They all know the risks whether they are directly or indirectly a part of these gangs. We as a community beg for a solution however there is a “silence” amongst us all and blame the Bermuda Police for lack of justice. Yes the Bermuda Police Service are not perfect, however they have made substantial improvement and there are still many options availible to them with help from overseas officials.
Bermuda suffers from a social disease, we label these men as “gangsters”, “thugs” and all the rest but yet they still recieve credit and fame in the streets and even on social networking sites where much of their behaviour is advertised. This admiration is the same reason why these younger “CHILDREN” become brain washed and lose sight of true role model material that DOES exist in our community and subsquently this is the blueprint of how these gangs extend and increase their influence and size.
I’ve often heard this as a solution; “Round them all up and turn them into modern day gladiators with National Stadium as the arena.” A quick resolve to the problem, yes but as for a logical one? No.
Criminal lifestyle or not, no one has the granted power to take another human being’s life in any form or fashion. People say that these shootings are cowardly but the last time I checked gang members DO NOT follow rules, hence the word “criminal”.
In order for an attempt to be even made towards a solution, we must stand up as a community and take back our island. In recent years it has be shrouded in darkness and silence, but we as a community out number these gangs THOUSANDS to mere hundreads.
This is not to offend any victims and those touched by such tragic and senseless losses but simply a view of a young Bermudian.
Condolences to all the family and friends of each and every victim. Strength and Blessings always..
First and foremost, I wish to express my sincere condolences to the family of yet another young man . . . black young man . . . gone too soon!!!!!
I sit here and read all the comments, sinicism, sarcasm, the condolences etc . yet the question still lies as to what is the solution? et me first say, if any of us think for one seconf=d that the persons involed in this gangster lifestyle are illiterate or uneduated you are extremely wrong!!! In order to be able to rally people around you to follow you, you have to be CHARASMATIC; to orchestrate the importation of weapons, you have to have PLANNING skills; to plan and carry out the execution of murders in public areas, you have to have MANAGEMENT skills; to continue the “gang” you have to have LEADERSHIP” skills; so look at some of the qualities that these young people have! In any other arena, they possess the qualities of successful leaders, business persons and entrepeneurs!!!!!!
So, I am directing my comments to them: My Young Black Men: The reality is that when you kill a person, they are gone, they feel no pain and will never remmeber what occurred, but what is left behind is a mother, a father, a child, a sister, a brother that feels the pain, not for a minute but fir life. So who were you really trying to hurt. Take your organizational skills, your management skills, your entrepeneurship skills, your charisma, and open your own legitimate business. Whether it be clothing, plumbing, electrical, landscaping whatever, sit back and think about your interests and use your innate skills to create your own empire.
To My Young Sisters: Oh you are not immune. You have to be a catalyst in all of this madness. The attraction of fast money, clothing jewelry etc., all play a part in the role in which you play. Take you place on this island. The hair industry (weaving etc) is being controlled by foreignors, and trust me it’s niot that hard to learn. Learn the trade, open your own business, even if you start in you mothers house . . . starts your own!!! Realize that if you as young women value who you are both inside and out, then you have the ability to make choices for you.
To my community, stop with the what’s government going to do . . . remember we are the government. In evey parish pf this island there are at least two churches. Come out of your church . . . use your tithes and missionary work to create opportunities for our misguided young people. Talk to them, walk with them, counsel them. Please DO SOMETHING!!!! Going into your church behind ypur walls is not, I repeat enough, for thise that need it are not behind the walls of your church. If “jesus” walked amongst the common man, the criminals, and the undesireable and you are his children, then follow in his footsteps and guidance!!!
To my black prominent businessmen and women, get involved. Don’t think becasue your child is in private school that this madness does not affect you. Bullets have no eyes and aim!!! Get into your community schools and talk with the young boys and young girls. Talk to teachers and principals and see what needs our children have, that you can assist with, regardless of what it is!!!! Just get involved.
Yes, many may say I am dreaming, and that I haven’t addressed what has happened in our past as a people that have casued our young menandwomen to come out of school without a diploma or unable to read . . . I know all to well that it was a system by design . . . however the effects of this madness does not affect the white segment of our population. Don’t get me wrong, I am sure that have their own degree of drug problems etc., however what we as a people must realize is that they have the economical resources to solve their own problems, WE DON’T!!!!!
It’s not just talk from me!!! I am sick amd tired of being sick and tired of this madness . . . and am looking for some serious persons to join with me in opening a beauty school, a trade school. And no I am not looking for persons who want public recognition or organizations that want to feel important, I am looking for very real people who are certified tradesmen, beauticians, nail technicians who are willing to be involved; sponsors to assist in finding a building location and resources to make this work; people to work alongside and make this a reality instead of just a thought!!!
If you are serious and committed, please email me at sickntiredbda@yahoo.com!!!!
Please excuse the spelling, in my passion and fast typing I have some typing errors!!!!