Homicide Investigation - Report #2023-00140094
Published on May 31, 2023
By Tim Ciesco
The Arlington Police Department has made three arrests in connection to the murder of 43-year-old Kendrick Robinson, who was shot and killed outside of a motel in the 1200 block of N. Watson Road on January 14, 2023.
Following a complex and thorough investigation, homicide detectives identified 47-year-old John Stewart, 43-year-old Adrain Brown, and 29-year-old Olivia Wynn as the suspects in this case and obtained arrest warrants for each of them on one count of Murder.
Although witnesses initially indicated the shooting could be related to illicit sexual activity, detectives now believe it stemmed from an unpaid debt that Mr. Robinson reportedly owed to Mr. Stewart.
Based on digital evidence and subsequent witness interviews, detectives believe Mr. Brown brought Mr. Robinson to the motel and tipped off Mr. Stewart about their location, knowing he was looking for the victim. Mr. Stewart and Ms. Wynn then traveled to the motel together and the shooting occurred. After the shooting, Mr. Stewart and Ms. Wynn left the scene together.
Ms. Wynn was arrested May 10, 2023 on an unrelated warrant. Her warrant related to this case was served while she was in custody. She is currently being held at the Tarrant County jail on a $150,000 bond.
Mr. Brown was located and arrested by the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force on May 18, 2023. He is also being held at the Tarrant County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
Mr. Stewart was located and arrested by the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force on May 30, 2023. He is currently being held at the Arlington City Jail. His bond has not been set.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
On Saturday, January 14, 2023, at approximately 5:38 a.m., the Arlington Police Department responded to a motel in the 1200 block of N. Watson Road after an employee called to report there was man lying unresponsive in the parking lot.
When officers arrived on scene, they located the man and discovered he had multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Based on their investigation, detectives believe the 43-year-old victim may have come to the location to engage in illicit sexual activity and are looking into how that could have played a role in the shooting.
No arrests have been made and there is no suspect information at this time. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call Det. Dixon at (817) 459-5579. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers of Tarrant County at (817) 469-8477.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the deceased once next of kin have been notified.