44: "The Killer Speaks - Robert Lopez"

Shear Crime Podcast

On this week’s episode, Kenzie and Ame cover another installment in the series The Killer Speaks. Robert Lopez was a career criminal with a terrible temper. This internal anger mixed with a low self esteem was a dangerous mixture for anyone who got on his bad side. Unfortunately, the ones to find that out were his much younger girlfriends, Libby Williams and Brandi Bernard. At the age of 22, Lopez attacked Libby with a knife when she tried to end their relationship, permanently scarring her face and barely leaving her alive. He’d go to prison and serve many years after pleading to a lesser charge only to be released and free to find his next victim. Lopez soon fell in love with a 19-year-old Brandi, and after some time they learned she was pregnant. Unable to believe the baby was his or the knowledge that he would have to share her affection, he began a downward spiral of abuse and anger. When he could handle no more, he attacked the young girl with a hammer in their home, making sure to finish the job this time.