Only hours after the arrest of Hiawatha Robinson Jr. in connection with the murder of his 8-year-old daughter Hiawayi, Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich was joined at a press conference by representatives from the multiple law enforcement agencies that contributed to the four-month investigation.

Robinson was arrested just before 1 p.m. today and is being charged with the felony murder of his daughter, who was found deceased by law enforcement in a rural area near Rebel Road in Prichard Sept. 18. He is also charged with an additional count of first degree sodomy.

Mobile County District Attorney

Mobile County District Attorney Ashley Rich addressed the media this afternoon about the newest developments in the Hiawayi Robinson murder case.

Mayor Troy Ephriam

Mayor Troy Ephriam spoke about working toward healing in the Prichard community at today's press conference following an arrest in murder of 8-year-old Hiawayi Robinson

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