‘He had his whole life ahead of him’: Family mourns victim at killer’s sentencing

Family members of a Las Vegas stabbing victim addressed the court during the sentencing of the perpetrator, describing the lasting impact of the loss and calling for accountability. Tyshawn Abbott, parent of 29‑year‑old Cameronn Carson Jr., said her son’s death has affected every member of her family and that she continues to grapple with relentless grief. She emphasized that she wants her son to be remembered as the kind, caring person he was. “He had his full beingness up of him,” Abbott said. “He was a cherished son, brother, father, friend, and his lack leaves a imperishable emptiness successful each of our hearts.” “The trauma of losing him has affected maine physically, my carnal and affectional well-being, and I conflict to find bid daily,” she said done tears. Carson was killed by Ethan Robinson, 23, who had originally been charged with murder in the stabbing that occurred at an apartment in the 300 block of East Silverado Ranch Boulevard near Gilespie Street. Police said Carson had spent the night at the apartment with Tyra Summers, whom officers identified as Robinson’s former girlfriend. Summers told investigators she and Carson had fallen asleep in her bed before she awoke around 3 a.m. to a disturbance between Carson and another individual she said she did not see. She stated she lived alone and denied being in a relationship or knowing anyone who might have been jealous of her connection with Carson, according to the police report. Officers, however, recovered men’s clothing, shoes, cologne bottles and other items inside the apartment that contradicted Summers’ statements. Fingerprints lifted from those items matched Robinson’s, police said. Robinson and Summers had also exchanged text messages from October to December, with a gap in communication on the day of the stabbing, investigators added. “The messages proceed passim the day, and astir 1700 hours, Tyra told Ethan not to travel backmost to the apartment,” police said in the report. “Ethan stated, ‘u not finna support maine from coming to my house.’” Summers replied by sending a picture of two trash bags containing what appeared to be Robinson’s clothing placed on the sidewalk, police said. The stabbing occurred hours later. Authorities said Robinson fled to California, where he was later arrested. Three knives were found in the apartment—one at the top of the stairs and two in the bedroom. At least two of the blades bore blood, according to police, and Robinson’s DNA was detected in the blood trail leading from the apartment. Robinson pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon in May. He was sentenced to six to 15 years in prison by District Court Chief Judge Tierra Jones. Before sentencing, he apologized, describing his actions as an overreaction. “I bash apologize for what happened,” he said. “I bash anticipation that the household … tin find it successful their bosom to spot I americium a bully person,” he said. Several of Carson’s relatives attended the hearing, some displaying photo collages that traced his life from childhood to adulthood. His sister, Cambria Carson, said her brother was “someone who mattered deeply.” “I anticipation his beingness is remembered for who helium was and not for however helium died,” she said. “The condemnation volition not erase our pain, but accountability matters.”