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Man Gouged Eyes, Bit Tongue, Found Guilty of Murder
4 Jul
Summary
- Georgia man found guilty of murder for stabbing stranger.
- He committed self-mutilation hoping for medical prison placement.
- Victim had stopped to give the convicted man a ride.
A Georgia man, Robert Brandon Keller, 32, has been convicted of the 2024 murder of Bruce Dupree. Dupree had stopped his vehicle to give Keller, who was hitchhiking, a ride when the attack occurred. Keller was found guilty of all ten charges, including murder, aggravated assault, and motor vehicle hijacking.
The court heard that Keller committed these acts while under the influence of drugs. The incident came to light on October 14, 2024, when authorities responded to calls about a person on the side of I-16. Dupree, who had been waving for help, died at the scene from multiple injuries.
Following his arrest at a local motel, Keller inflicted severe self-harm by gouging out both his eyes and biting off part of his tongue. Investigators revealed that Keller admitted to harming himself in hopes of being transferred to a medical prison.
During the trial, the judge emphasized Keller's betrayal of trust, stating he took advantage of a person offering help. Keller faces consecutive life sentences plus an additional 25 years.
