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Auburn Grad's Death Ruled Homicide: Manslaughter Charges Filed
15 May
Summary
- Whitney Robeson died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
- The manner of death was officially ruled a homicide.
- Jeffrey Scott Towers was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
The official cause of death for Auburn graduate Whitney Robeson has been determined to be a gunshot wound to the chest. The Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the injury affected her left lung, heart, and aorta. This finding has led to the manner of death being classified as homicide.
Jeffrey Scott Towers, identified as the father of Robeson's partner, was arrested two months after her death. He faces charges of manslaughter in connection with the incident. Police stated that an extensive investigation concluded Robeson died from an accidental shooting on March 7, though details on this conclusion have not been released.
Robeson earned her degree in interior design from Auburn in May 2025 and had recently commenced employment as a trade consultant for Restoration Hardware. Towers was released from custody after posting a $30,000 bond.
