Governor Bentley Offers $5,000 Reward in the Death Investigation of Hiawayi Robinson

MONTGOMERY–Governor Robert Bentley on Friday announced he is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person involved in the murder of 8-year old Hiawayi Robinson.

Governor Bentley also released the following statement:

“Dianne and I were heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of this innocent child. We have been praying and following the situation closely, and our prayers for comfort are with Hiawayi’s family.

We won’t rest until this little girl’s killer is brought to justice. Alabama’s state law enforcement agencies have been actively assisting the Prichard Police Department in the investigation into the death of Hiawayi Robinson. I directed the Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Spencer Collier, to go to Prichard and offer any resources needed. As soon as Hiawayi was reported missing, we sent 10 State Bureau of Investigation agents to Prichard, and our Trooper Aviation Unit also assisted in helping to find Hiawayi. Those agents will remain in Prichard until a suspect has been arrested. Furthermore, I’ve directed an increased presence of state troopers in Prichard until the person who committed this terrible act has been found.

I’ve also issued a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder. Sometimes tips from the public are the only leads law enforcement officers have to help them solve a case. I hope this reward will encourage anyone with any information to come forward and help authorities solve this case and bring Hiawayi Robinson’s killer to justice.” 

Anyone with information can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL FBI.