The person at the center of this case
Henry Carl Robinette, Jr.
Cold Case · Open
34 years waiting · since 1991
HENRY CARL ROBINETTE, JR.
Justice for Henry Carl Robinette, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the two unknown Black men who approached Robinette outside the restaurant?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific cash amount and traveler's checks were stolen during the robbery?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the shooting who could identify the suspects or their vehicle?
On November 18, 1991, Wells Fargo armed guard Henry Carl Robinette, Jr. was fatally shot outside the Hamburger Hamlet in Washington, D.C. while collecting weekend receipts. Two unknown Black men approached him, fired multiple shots, and fled with cash and traveler's checks. Despite FBI and Metropolitan Police investigation, the suspects remain unidentified and at large after more than three decades.
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FBI Washington Field Office and Metropolitan Police Department
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Lead #4Did the suspects have prior robbery or murder history that might connect to this case?
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Murder Victim Washington, D.C. November 18, 1991 The FBI's Washington Field Office and the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., are seeking information about the murder of Henry Carl Robinette, Jr., a Wells Fargo armed guard.
On November 18, 1991, at approximately 11:04 a.m., Robinette was fatally shot outside the Hamburger Hamlet at 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., while performing his official duties. Robinette, Jr.
was at the Hamburger Hamlet to pick up weekend receipts. When he exited the restaurant, two unknown Black men approached him and shot him several times.
The suspects also took cash and traveler’s checks.
Timeline of Events
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1991-11-18
11:04Murder of Henry Carl Robinette, Jr.
Wells Fargo armed guard fatally shot outside Hamburger Hamlet while picking up weekend receipts. Two unknown Black men approached and fired multiple shots. Suspects fled with cash and traveler's checks.
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Incident:November 18, 1991 at 11:04 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 18, 1991 at 11:04 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case