Man accused of killing mom by exposing her to meth

An Upstate man is accused of causing his mother’s death by intentionally exposing her to meth.Tommy Ray Robinson, Jr., 52, is facing several charges including abuse or neglect resulting in death and distribution of meth.Robinson was his mother’s primary caregiver and laced her medication with meth, according to a warrant and incident report from Honea Path Police.Ellen Anne Robinson, 69, tested positive for meth at AnMed Health and died on Feb. 23, according to Coroner Greg Shore.Other family members reported to police that money from the mother’s bank account was missing, according to a report.Honea Path Police Chief David King said he felt that Robinson knew he was being investigated and moved around for two days. King said Honea Path police and Anderson County deputies surrounded Robinson's house for approximately 15 minutes on Morrison Drive Tuesday, until he surrendered.Officers also arrested Ronnie "Gene" Gilmer at the home on warrants from another jurisdiction, King said.He’s awaiting a bond hearing at the Anderson County Detention Center.

An Upstate man is accused of causing his mother’s death by intentionally exposing her to meth.

Tommy Ray Robinson, Jr., 52, is facing several charges including abuse or neglect resulting in death and distribution of meth.


Robinson was his mother’s primary caregiver and laced her medication with meth, according to a warrant and incident report from Honea Path Police.

Ellen Anne Robinson, 69, tested positive for meth at AnMed Health and died on Feb. 23, according to Coroner Greg Shore.

Other family members reported to police that money from the mother’s bank account was missing, according to a report.

Honea Path Police Chief David King said he felt that Robinson knew he was being investigated and moved around for two days. King said Honea Path police and Anderson County deputies surrounded Robinson's house for approximately 15 minutes on Morrison Drive Tuesday, until he surrendered.

Officers also arrested Ronnie "Gene" Gilmer at the home on warrants from another jurisdiction, King said.

He’s awaiting a bond hearing at the Anderson County Detention Center.