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Robert Allen GATTIS

Classification: Murderer

Characteristics:

A fit of rage

Number of victims: 1

Date of murder:

May 10,

1990

Date of birth:

November 18,

1961

Victim profile: Shirley Y. Slay, 27 (his former girlfriend)

Method of murder:

Shooting

Location: Delaware, USA

Status: Sentenced to death on October 29, 1992

The Supreme Court of the State of Delaware

opinion 628-2005

Robert A. Gattis

DOB: 11/18/1961

Race: Black Gender: Male

Offense: Murder 1st

Sentenced to Death: 10/29/1992

Date of Offense: 05/10/1990

Gattis was convicted in October 1992 of first degree murder in the shooting death of Shirley Y. Slay, 27, his former girlfriend. Gattis admitted shooting Slay once between the eyes on May 10, 1990 but said the gun went off accidentally.