TAMPA, Fla. – State Attorney Suzy Lopez has announced her intention to seek the death penalty against Robert Craig-Webb, 65, who is accused of the first-degree murders of his ex-wife and her new boyfriend in a premeditated ambush on June 1st.
Craig-Webb, who was married to the victim for 40 years before their divorce in 2023, reportedly exhibited “stalker-like behavior” towards his ex-wife when she started dating another man.
The victims were fatally shot as they exited the woman’s apartment in the Encore neighborhood. Craig-Webb confessed to the murders, admitting that the victims posed no threat to him.
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“This defendant lay in wait, preying on two innocent people who were simply enjoying a quiet afternoon together with their families. His actions were especially heinous, atrocious, and cruel and a jury deserves to decide if the death penalty is an appropriate punishment for his actions. Not one, but two families, are changed forever because of his ruthless actions,” said State Attorney Suzy Lopez.
Lopez has personally met with the victims’ families, expressing her admiration for their strength and commitment to seeking justice for their loved ones.
The investigation revealed a history of domestic violence by Craig-Webb against his ex-wife, including a broken arm.
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If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, resources are available, such as The Spring of Tampa Bay’s 24-hour crisis hotline: 813-247-SAFE (7233).
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