Henry Robinette, a hardworking man with three jobs to support his family, made a selfless decision on the day he was killed. He volunteered to cover someone else's shift at Wells Fargo, even though it wasn't his usual route. Just after 11 a.m., as he made a pickup at Hamburger Hamlet on Wisconsin Avenue in Friendship Heights, he was robbed by two men.

Detective's Insights on the Robbery Pattern

Metropolitan Police Department Detective Jeffrey Weber explained that the detectives investigating the case were aware of a pattern. They knew that there would be more money to gain by carrying out this robbery on a Monday, after the business had accumulated revenue from the weekend. This insight added to the complexity of the investigation.

It was a cold-blooded murder, as described by D.C. police. A witness reported that Henry Robinette was on his knees and not resisting when he was shot once in the neck. The robbers then took his sidearm and fled through the back door. They were last seen on 43rd Street getting into a small sedan and disappearing.

Witnesses estimated one of the robbers to be in his late teens and the other in his early 20s. Now, they would both be in their 50s. The passage of time has led to changes in people's perceptions and circumstances, and police hope that the $50,000 reward will encourage someone to come forward with information.

Police's Appeal for Information

Detective Weber emphasized that a lot of time has passed since the crime, and people's lives have changed. Maybe they were reluctant to come forward 33 years ago, but now their life situations have shifted, and they feel more comfortable speaking to the police.

Anyone with knowledge about the killing of Henry Robinette is urged to call D.C. police at 202-727-9099. For the Robinette family, knowing that their father may finally rest in peace and that his assailants will be brought to justice would mean the world to them.

Henry Robinette's sacrifice and the ongoing search for justice serve as a reminder of the importance of such investigations and the impact they have on families. The FBI's increased reward is a significant step in the pursuit of justice for this tragic case.