Man sentenced for 2nd wife's killing after 1st wife's murder
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Kenneth Robson (Hampden County District Attorney”s Office).

A Massachusetts man faces several decades of incarceration for the murder of his wife, marking his second encounter with the legal system for a similar offense.

On September 22, Kenneth Robson, aged 68, admitted to one count of murder in the second degree. He received a sentence of 25 years to life imprisonment, as detailed in a press release by the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office.

In the early hours of April 30, 2024, Robson contacted 911, introducing himself and requesting an ambulance to his family home on Federal Street in Springfield, stating, “he hit his wife with a hammer and she might be dead.”

Upon arrival, authorities discovered Quitiza L. Holmes, aged 45, lying face-down in a pool of blood with severe head trauma and multiple defensive wounds. She was transported to Baystate Medical Center nearby, where she passed away on May 16, 2024.

Near the residence, investigators recovered a blood-stained hammer with a wooden handle, according to the prosecutor’s office.

Robson was initially arrested and charged with armed assault with intent to murder – and once Holmes died, his charges were upgraded.

The victim was remembered fondly in her obituary:

Quitiza had a myriad of interests that highlighted her vibrant nature. She enjoyed crocheting, singing, coloring, solving puzzles, working out, and attending church. Her colorful hairstyles, unique wardrobe, and playful demeanor truly represented her spirited personality. Though she might have appeared shy or reserved, she was known for being outspoken, especially when asserting herself—a trait she will be remembered for.

The since-condemned man was said to be voluble.

“During the investigation, Robson made several unprompted statements to police, claiming he had consumed drugs with unexpected effects and attributing his actions to those substances,” the prosecutor’s office reported in the press release.

Authorities never provided a potential motive for why the defendant engaged in such a brutal act of violence on the night in question. Instead, the prosecutor opted to take note of Robson’s substantially – and shockingly – similar criminal history.

The DA’s office explained, at length:

This was not the first time Robson stood accused of killing his spouse. In 1984, he was convicted of murdering his then-wife Joan Cusson, a crime that left lasting wounds on her family. Members of that family remained deeply engaged throughout this case, with at least one relative attending every court proceeding. They voiced outrage that Robson had been released from prison and allowed the opportunity to commit another violent act, underscoring their enduring grief and frustration.

“This was a brutal and senseless attack that ended the life of Quitiza Holmes, a woman who should still be with her family and community today,” Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said in a statement. “I want to express my deepest condolences to her loved ones, and I thank the Springfield Police Department and our prosecutors for their work in holding this defendant accountable. With today’s sentence, he will spend the remainder of his life in prison and will never again have the opportunity to harm another person.”

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