Yesterday, the Louisiana Supreme Court reversed its previous decision on the multi-murder conviction of Darrell James Robinson and has now reinstated the death sentence in his case.

In 1996, Robinson shot and killed a family of four living in the Poland Community. The victims were Billy Lambert; his sister, Carol Hooper; Hooper’s daughter, Maureen Kelly; and Kelly’s 10-month-old son, Nicholas. 

A lower court found him guilty of all of those crimes. However, the Louisiana Supreme Court had overturned the convictions and the death sentence this year in Jan. because his right to due process had been violated. Following the clearing of the convictions, Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell’s office filed for a rehearing which was granted. 

Following the rehearing, the court reversed its decision, reinstating the conviction and the death penalty. CLICK HERE to see the full opinion.