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Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 has chance at parole in about 20 years
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 5 min read
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors reached an agree...
Key takeaway Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors reached an agreement, avoiding a three-day planned resentencing hearing.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The case of Robert Tulloch, who killed two Dartmouth professors at 17, raises questions about juvenile justice and parole in Michigan. Although Tulloch's crime occurred in Vermont, the US Supreme Court's ruling on mandatory life sentences for juveniles has implications for similar cases in Detroit and Wayne County. The ruling has already given hundreds of juvenile lifers a chance at freedom, and it will be important to watch how Michigan's courts and lawmakers respond to these cases. In Detroit, where crime and public safety are major concerns, the community will be interested in how the justice system balances punishment and rehabilitation for young offenders. As Tulloch's case demonstrates, the consequences of crime can be devastating for victims' families, and the community will be watching to see how Michigan's justice system handles similar cases in the future.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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