Who Killed Larry Robinson? $25K Reward Offered In RivCo

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff's Department this week renewed an effort for leads to the 2013 killer of Larry Robinson.

Robinson was found beaten and bound March 22, 2013 at 7:28 p.m. in a Temecula music store on the 28700 block of Old Town Front Street, and died the next day from his injuries, said the department conducting the investigation.

"Upon arrival, officers located Larry Robinson unconscious and suffering from severe injuries sustained during an apparent robbery and assault," deputies said. "The following morning, Mr. Robinson succumbed to his injuries."

"Somebody knows something or heard something, no matter how insignificant you might think it might be" a deputy said in video posted below.

A $25,000 reward was established and is extended for any information leading to an arrest and conviction, authorities said.

Robinson, 64, was a well-known local singer/songwriter who worked for several years at Pete's Music & Guitar Shop in Old Town. A Fallbrook resident, he was known to play at and host open-mic nights for venues in Temecula, Fallbrook and San Diego, and recorded at least two solo albums.

The "Larry Robinson Music Fund" was established on GoFundMe shortly after his death.

"Who would tie up an old man and beat him to death for guitar strings?" the fundraiser page stated. "It is a question no person should have to ask. In light of this horrible event, it is important for everyone who was close to Larry to remember his light- his beautiful guitar playing, his soft spoken demeanor and wonderful smile." Details on the fund here.

Anyone with information on the murder is asked to contact the RSO Central Homicide Unit at (951) 955 -2777, after hours at (951) 776 -1099 or submit a tip online at https://www.riversidesheriff.org/tipline/.

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--Image via "Larry Robinson Music Fund" GoFundMe