18 Years Too Long

18 years. For 18 years, Robert and his family have been denied justice for his tragic murder on August 2, 2006 at 1509 Swann Street, NW, Washington, DC. The housemates at the home where Robert was murdered — Joe Price (aka Joe Anderson), Victor Zaborsky, and Dylan Ward (aka Dylan Thomas) have not uttered one word about the events of that night in 18 years. Their silence is deafening to the family and friends who loved Robert, which once included them. Kathy Wone appealed to the housemates on the one year anniversary of the murder when she said, ““Having a murder on your conscience is no small load to carry as you try to live as normal a life as possible. Confessing will be one of the hardest things you can do, but also one of the most freeing things you can do for yourself.”

After 18 years, one can assume the burden on the housemate’s conscience has become overwhelming. The family the housemates fought so hard to protect throughout the investigation and trial has broken apart, their careers have stalled and friends have long since deserted them.

Yet confession is still available. It will bring justice to Robert and his family. It will lift their burden of guilt. 18 years is too long to deny Robert and his family the justice they deserve. It is never too late to do the right thing.