A brutal killing in a Northwest Arkansas park has been met with justice as Quateze Moore, 46, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced to 23 years in prison for his role in the murder of Martinez Robinson on August 23, 2024.
According to the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, Jeanine Ferris Pirro, Moore was also found guilty of possession with intent to distribute while armed on January 1, 2025. The sentence was handed down in response to these egregious crimes, which have shaken the community and left a family grieving.
The tragic events unfolded in a Northwest park when Moore, armed with a firearm, took the life of Martinez Robinson. The investigation, led by the FBI, uncovered evidence linking Moore to the crime, as well as a separate charge of possession with intent to distribute while armed.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro spoke out on the sentence, stating, ‘This sentence brings some measure of justice to the family and loved ones of Martinez Robinson, who was senselessly taken from them by Quateze Moore’s actions.’
The harsh sentence serves as a warning to those who would engage in violent crimes, and a testament to the tireless work of law enforcement officials in bringing perpetrators to justice.
Quateze Moore’s sentence is a sobering reminder that violence will not be tolerated in our communities, and that those who commit these crimes will be held accountable for their actions.
Moore’s 23-year sentence is a significant blow to those who would seek to spread fear and violence in our neighborhoods.
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