Executive Summary
- Sentencing for Larry Richmond, Sr. has been postponed following a defense motion.
- Richmond was convicted of the 2019 murder of Evansville Firefighter Robert Doerr.
- The jury has recommended a sentence of life without parole.
- A new sentencing date is expected to be set by Wednesday.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — The sentencing hearing for Larry Richmond, Sr., who was convicted in the 2019 murder of Evansville Firefighter Robert Doerr, has been postponed. According to updated court records from Vanderburgh County, the hearing was delayed following a motion filed by the defense team, to which state prosecutors did not object.
While court documents confirm that a new sentencing date is expected to be scheduled by Wednesday, no specific reason for the continuance was disclosed in the initial filings. Richmond was found guilty by a jury for the death of Doerr, and the same jury has recommended a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The case has been a long-standing legal matter in the community, involving not only Richmond but also the victim’s wife, Elizabeth Fox-Doerr, who was also convicted in connection with the case. The delay pushes back the finalization of the legal proceedings against Richmond.
Judicial Procedural Outlook
The rescheduling of a sentencing hearing in a high-profile homicide case is a procedural step often taken to ensure all post-trial motions are resolved and that the defense has adequate time to prepare for the penalty phase’s final arguments. In cases where a jury has recommended life without parole, the judge’s formal sentencing is the definitive legal act that solidifies the conviction and punishment. Ensuring strict adherence to procedural scheduling is critical in these stages to minimize grounds for future appeals based on due process claims.
