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Jury may not hear alleged killer's confession to his wife in Croydon murder - Google Docs.pdf

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2023/11/17/robert-atkins-joy-hibbs-murder-1991-bristol-township-bucks-county-croydon-arson/70740276007/

Bucks County man accused of murder has violent juvenile record - Google Docs.pdf

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2023/07/26/bucks-county-murder-trial-robert-atkins-joy-hibbs-croydon-arson-juvenile-record-prior-bad-acts-pa/70459912007/

Bucks County man wants evidence in 1991 Croydon murder, - Google Docs.pdf

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/local/2023/07/25/robert-atkins-joy-hibbs-spousal-privilege-pennsylvania-murder-trial-bucks-county-croydon-fire/70417375007/

Croydon cold case murder suspect worked with police - 9.27.2022.pdf

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2022/09/28/drug-dealer-robert-atkins-joy-hibbs-murder-justice-informant-bucks-county-police-levittown-pa-crime/65369979007/

After 31 years, ex-neighbor of Croydon mom killed in 1991 to face trial for her murder.pdf

After 31 years, ex-neighbor of Croydon mom killed in 1991 to face trial for her murderA district judge deemed there was enough evidence for charges against Robert Atkins, who is charged in Joy Hibbs' death, to go to county court.

Robert Atkins of Bucks County will face trial in the 1991 cold-case murder of his neighbor, Joy Hibbs .pdf

A Bucks County man will face trial in the 1991 cold-case murder of his neighborRobert Atkins' ex-wife, April, testified Wednesday that he admitted killing Joy Hibbs to her shortly after the murder.

Charges Against Man In 1991 Murder & Arson Forwarded To Trial - LevittownNow.com .pdf

Charges Against Man In 1991 Murder & Arson Forwarded To Trial - LevittownNow.comSeveral hours of emotional testimony led to the accused killer of a Bristol Township mom to have the charges against him forwarded to trial.

Did police ignore evidence in 30-year-old Bristol Township murder PDF - July 31, 2022.pdf

Did police ignore

evidence in 30-year-old Bristol Township murder? Family seeks answers

Jo CiavagliaBucks County Courier TimesPublished 7:00 PM PDT Jul. 31, 2022

https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/in-depth/news/crime/2022/08/01/joy-hibbs-croydon-bristol-township-murder-justice-delayed/65379190007/

People Magazine Investigates: Tracking Down the Man Who Allegedly Killed Mom of Two Joy Hibbs in 1991Monday’s episode, "American Nightmare," details how police were able to finally arrest Robert Atkins, 56, and charge him with murder

People Magazine Investigates on Discovery Plus:

Season 6, Episode 7: "American Nightmare"

This show details how police were able to finally arrest Robert Atkins, 56, and charge him with murder

Aired July 25, 2022 at 6PM

DA's Press Release_ Arrest Made in 1991 Murder of Joy Hibbs in Bristol Township _ Bucks County District Attorney's Office - Google Docs.pdf

Bucks County District Attorney's written press release 5/25/2022

NEWS POST: Arrest Made in 1991 Murder of Joy Hibbs in Bristol TownshipDistrict Attorney Matt Weintraub today announced that a 56-year-old man will be charged with murdering Joy Hibbs in April 1991 and trying to cover up the crime by setting her Bristol Township home on fire, an arrest that follows a tireless

Grand Jury Presentment and Criminal Complaint: This is a 44 page document outlining key witness testimony heard by the Grand Jury over a 5 month period beginning in January 2022.

Grand Jury Presentment and Criminal Complaint 5.25.2022.pdf

District Attorney's PowerPoint Presentation

DA's PowerPoint Presentation 5.25.2022.pdf

District Attorney Matt Weintraub's video press conference announcing the arrest of Robert Atkins on 05/25/2022

5.25.22_Ex-police informant charged in 1991 murder of Croydon mom found dead in arson fire at her home.pdf

Ex-police informant charged in 1991 murder of Croydon mom found dead in arson fire at her homeRobert Atkins was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder and two counts of arson and robbery in the death of Joy Hibbs of Croydon in 1991.

5.25.22 After 30 years, Bucks County prosecutors have made an arrest in a Croydon mother’s murder by Vinny Vella.pdf

After 30 years, Bucks County prosecutors have made an arrest in a Croydon mother’s murderRobert Atkins, 56, has been charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in the killing of Joy Hibbs.

5.27.2022 _ A timeline of the investigation in the Joy Hibbs murder in Croydon by Jo Ciavaglia Bucks County Courier Times.pdf

'Living on borrowed time:' A timeline of the investigation in the Joy Hibbs murder in CroydonA timeline of the investigation in the 1991 Joy Hibbs murder in Croydon that culminated in the arrest of Robert Atkins 31 years later

5.25.2022 _ Robert Atkins Charged in Murder of Bucks County Mom Robert Atkins 31 Years Later - NBC 10.pdf

Man Charged in Murder of Bucks County Mom 31 Years LaterMore than 30 years after a Bucks County mom was found dead following a house fire, a man has been arrested in her murder.

5.25.2022 _ Robert Atkins Charged In 1991 Cold Case Murder Of Joy Hibbs In Bucks County – CBS Philly by Joe Holden May 25th 2022.pdf

Robert Atkins Charged In 1991 Cold Case Murder Of Joy Hibbs In Bucks CountyInvestigators say Atkins, who lived a few doors down from the married mother of two, killed her, stole from her, and then set fire to her home to try and cover up her killing.

5.25.2022 _ Bucks County authorities make arrest in 1991 Bristol Township murder of Joy Hibbs – thereporteronline.pdf

Bucks County authorities make arrest in 1991 Bristol Township murder of Joy HibbsDOYLESTOWN – Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub on May 25 announced that a 56-year-old man will be charged with murdering Joy Hibbs in April 1991 and trying to cover up the crime b…

5.25.2022 _ Arrest and charges announced in 1991 Bucks County cold case homicide Fox News.pdf

Arrest and charges announced in 1991 Bucks County cold case homicideBucks County officials announce an arrest of a 56-year-old man in connection with in an April 1991 cold case homicide, in which a 35-year-old woman was found murdered and her home intentionally set on fire.

5.26.2022 _ Arrest made in 31-year-old murder case _ The Bucks County Herald By Freda R Savana.pdf

Arrest made in 31-year-old murder caseAfter more than three decades of waiting, hoping and persevering, the family of Joy Hibbs said justice is finally going to prevail.

5.26.2022 _ Joy Hibbs killing_ Ex-police informant Robert Francis Atkins arrested in Bucks County cold case _ Noah Zucker Philly Voice - Google Docs.pdf

Ex-police informant arrested for killing Bristol Township woman and lighting her house on fire in 1991Robert Francis Atkins, 56, of Falls Township, allegedly stabbed Joy Hibbs to death and tried to cover it up

5.26.2022 _ Robert Atkins arrested_ Bucks County DA announces charges in 1991 murder of Joy Hibbs - 6abc Philadelphia by Walter Perez - Google Docs.pdf