Eugene Robert Tucker

Murderer

3known / alleged victims

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Case Facts

Gender: male
Country: USA
Location: Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Date of birth: J uly 5, 1981
Age at first offence: 18
Characteristics: rape
Victim profile: AnnMarie Merchant, her brother, Roscoe Merchant, and his girlfriend, Cindy Richards
Method of murder: Shooting
Date(s) of murder: July 15, 1999
Years active: 1999
Date of arrest: —
Status: Sentenced to death
Sentenced to death on March 9, 2001

Case Summary

Background

Eugene Robert Tucker had been dating a woman named AnnMarie Merchant. AnnMarie rejected Tucker's efforts to see her on the evening of July 14, 1999.

The offence

The next morning, Tucker went to AnnMarie's apartment. AnnMarie lived with her brother, Roscoe Merchant, his girlfriend, Cindy Richards, and Cindy's infant son.

Tucker entered and shot Roscoe Merchant and Cindy Richards in the head while Roscoe and Cindy were sleeping in their room.

Tucker then went to AnnMarie's room, where a violent struggle ensued. Tucker inflicted multiple blunt force injuries to the back of AnnMarie's head. Tucker also sexually assaulted AnnMarie.

At some point, Tucker handcuffed AnnMarie, bound her mouth and face with duct tape, and wrapped a telephone cord around her neck. Tucker finally shot AnnMarie under her jaw and behind her left ear.

Trial

Presiding Judge: Hon. Michael D. Jones Prosecutor: Patricia Hicks-Stevens Defense Counsel: Gene Stratford & Greg Clark

Start of Trial: August 21, 2000 Verdict: September 15, 2000

Sentencing

Sentencing: March 9, 2001

Aggravating Circumstances:

Grave risk of death to others
Especially heinous, cruel or depraved
Multiple Homicides

Appeals

Published Opinions:

State v. Tucker, 205 Ariz. 157, 68 P.3d 110 (2003)

Outcome

Tucker was sentenced to death on March 9, 2001.

Other details

AnnMarie Merchant, Roscoe Merchant, Cindy Richards, and Cindy's infant son lived together in AnnMarie's apartment. Roscoe and Cindy were sleeping in their room when Tucker entered and shot them.

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