In a shocking turn of events, Robert Wayne Long, a 24-year-old member of the Gila River Indian Community, has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison for his role in a murder that left a community in shock.
On May 14, 2017, Long, who was on Federal Supervised Release for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The investigation into the crime was conducted by the Gila River Police Department.
According to court documents, Long was responsible for the death of an unidentified victim. The exact circumstances surrounding the murder are not clear, but it is known that Long was on supervised release at the time of the crime.
The prosecution in this case was handled by Raynette Logan, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Phoenix. U.S. District Judge Douglas L. Rayes presided over the case.
Long’s sentence is a testament to the severity of the crime and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. The Gila River Indian Community and the state of Arizona can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served.
Long will serve his sentence at a federal correctional facility. The exact location of the facility has not been released for security reasons.
The case number for this matter is CR-17-487-PHX-DLR, and the release number is 2018-064_Long. For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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