Man Arrested in Mother's Murder in RI - 4th Domestic Violence Death This Year, Says Advocacy Org
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Man Arrested in Mother's Murder in RI - 4th Domestic Violence Death This Year, Says Advocacy Org
Wilson, age 27, is being charged with second-degree domestic murder and violation of a protective order.
He was arraigned Tuesday in the 4th Division of the District Court.
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About Case
According to Narragansett Police, on Monday, September 30 shortly after 1 PM, officers responded to 97 Inkberry Trail for a report of a deceased female "under suspicious circumstances."
Once on scene, officers and detectives conducted a preliminary investigation, said Narragansett Police.
The victim was pronounced dead, and officers took a suspect, later identified as Wilson, the victim's son, into custody.
On Tuesday, the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) identified the victim, Hawazoe (Zoe) Robinson.
RICADV on Record
On Tuesday, RICADV released the following statement:
On the first day of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are mourning the tragic loss of Hawazoe (Zoe) Robinson to a domestic violence homicide.
Zoe was a beloved member of the Narragansett community, and was killed by strangulation yesterday by her son, 27-year-old Bryan Wilson, in a senseless act of violence and violation of a no-contact order. This is the fourth DV homicide that has occurred in Rhode Island this year.
Zoe was a mother, a friend, a neighbor, and a community organizer. She was raised in Liberia and spent time raising funds to improve the lives of children back in her country of birth. She had a full life and dreams for her future, but it was cut short with a senseless act of violence.
For too long, domestic violence has been regarded as “private business” or a “marital issue.” Domestic violence is not just a family matter, it is a crime, it is preventable, and it is everyone’s business to help end it. It is important for our community to have a full understanding of the types of relationships where domestic violence can occur, including familial ones.
Domestic violence is not exclusive to intimate partner relationships like spouses, former spouses, or dating partners. Tragic cases like the murder of Zoe Robinson, where an adult child murders their parent, also fall within the definition of domestic violence.
This incident highlights the importance of continued efforts to raise awareness in our communities and provide advocacy for the prevention of domestic violence. With nearly 1 in 2 Rhode Islanders having experienced domestic violence, it is clear we all know someone who is experiencing abuse, and we can all take a role in helping to prevent it.
For more information about resources available for survivors and how you can help, visit our website at www.ricadv.org. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call the statewide.