ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The sentencing hearing for Anthony Eugene Robinson has been continued until May 22, 2026, in Rockingham County Circuit Court.

Robinson had been found guilty by a jury back in January in connection with the deaths of two women, whose bodies were found in a shopping cart off of Linda Lane in Harrisonburg back in November of 2021. The jury deliberated for less than an hour. 

Robinson had been found guilty of the following:

  • Two counts of first-degree murder
  • Two counts of concealing a body
  • Two counts of aggravated murder

Robinson, who was dubbed the “Shopping Cart Killer,” could face life in prison. The jury recommended 4 life counts plus 10 years, and a $400,000 fine.

The defense filed a motion to continue the sentencing hearing to review the evidence.

The hearing will be held at 9:00 AM.

To read more about this case:

The “Shopping Cart Killer” trial continues with submitting of evidence
Several witnesses and expert testimony on day three of the “Shopping Cart Killer” trial
Jury finds “Shopping Cart Killer” guilty on all counts
“Shopping Cart Killer” sentencing continued until December