Division IV Criminal Court Team Leader General Brian Ewald and Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Huertas secured a Guilty Conviction this week in the trial 73-year-old Christine Ann Roberts. It took the jury two hours to find Roberts guilty of First-Degree Premediated Murder for the July 2023 murder of her husband, Thomas Roberts.
Roberts, a well-known and well-respected lighting technician in the music industry, was shot to death on the front porch of the couple’s East Nashville home following an alleged argument with his wife. Domestic Violence Victim Witness Coordinator Susan Tucker-Smith did an amazing job supporting the family, many of whom traveled from out of state and even overseas. Family members hugged each other in the Division IV Courtroom of Judge Jennifer Smith following the emotional 3-day trial. Division IV Digital Media Specialist Derek Gray was invaluable in editing, splicing, redacting, and re-editing MNPD body worn camera footage as well as Ring camera videos to prepare them as exhibits for trial.
With the conviction, Christine Roberts received an automatic life sentence.
Following the verdict, family members took time to personally thank the Nashville District Attorney’s office and commended the hard work and dedication of Brian, Elizabeth, Susan, and Derek.
They say although the case was tragic and heart-breaking, Justice Was Served.