Newton County jury convicts Shane Robinson in death of Charles Stanley

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Published  March 31, 2025 5:53pm EDT
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SHANE ROBINSON. COURTESY OF NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

The Brief

    • Shane Alexander Robinson was found guilty of multiple counts, including felony murder, in the death of Charles Edwards Stanley III.
    • The incident occurred on March 5, 2022, when Robinson allegedly shot 13 times into Stanley's vehicle with an AR-style firearm, resulting in Stanley's death.
    • Robinson will remain in custody until his sentencing date following the jury's verdict.

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. - A Newton County jury found Shane Alexander Robinson guilty of multiple counts, including felony murder. Robinson was on trial for the death of Charles Edwards Stanley III.

The backstory:

The charges stem from an incident on March 5, 2022. Prosecutors believe Robinson arrived at a home on Harvey Wood Drive with an AR-style firearm and shot 13 times into a vehicle that Stanley was driving. Stanley was pronounced dead at the scene from his injuries.

Charles Edwards Stanley III (Newton County District Attorney’s Office)

What we know:

The jury returned a verdict shortly after 1 p.m. on Monday. It found Robinson guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

What's next:

Robinson will remain in custody until his sentencing date.

The Source: The details in this article were provided by the Newton County District Attorney’s Office.

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