Robert Robinson sentenced to life for Ocklawaha triple murder of teens

ContributedRobert Robinson is shown in a Marion County Sheriff's Office booking photo. He was sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murders of three teenagers in Ocklawaha. Marion County Sheriff's Office

OCALA, FL (352today.com) — Robert Robinson sentenced to life in prison for Ocklawaha triple murder

Robert Robinson was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for the 2023 murders of Layla Silvernail, Camille Quarles, and Michael Hodo Jr., all teenagers, in Ocklawaha.

Robinson, who was 17 at the time of the killings, will be eligible for sentence review after 25 years. Circuit Judge Anthony Tatti ruled that Robinson has 30 days to appeal.

Co-defendant Tahj Brewton also received a life sentence. A third suspect, Christopher Atkins, who was 12 at the time, was sentenced to 40 years as part of a plea deal.