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ACISS Investigative Supplement Report


Report Number: Primary Information
Report Number: Report Date: Type Of Report: Description: Dissemination Code: Reporting LEO: Approval Status: Approved Date: Approved By:

2010-01190/13

Report Date:

01/10/2010

2010-01190/13 01/10/2010 Investigative Supplement Investigative Assist INVESTIGATIONS Lakin, Philip (776 / Crimes Against Persons / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE) Approved 02/03/2010 Turney, Curtis (532 / Major Cases Section / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

Narrative

2010-01190 DEATH INVESTIGATION DETECTIVE LAKIN 01/10/2010

On 01/10/2010, writer was called out to assist Detective Williamson reference identifying and interviewing subjects related to Robert and Sarah Blackburn who may have information in this case. Writer met Detective Williamson at 6492 Laurel Oak Drive where I was briefed on the facts of the case as they were known at that time. (See report of Detective Williamson for further details.)

Per Detective Williamson the Blackburns held a dinner party the previous evening (Saturday 01/09/2010) in which two of the known guests were Mike and Kim Rampino. It is believed that other guests may have attended as well but they have yet to be identified. Detective Williamson also provided writer with the name and phone number of Cathy Venable who was a friend of Sarahs.

Writer proceeded to

, the residence of Mike and Kim Rampino and interviewed both subjects.

MIKE RAMPINO INTERVIEW Mike Rampino is the Chief of Spring Hill Fire Rescue. Mike stated that he got to know Dr. Blackburn after he became the Medical Director for SHFR. Mike stated that they socialized more often after his wife; Kim Rampino became close friends with Sarah Blackburn. Mike stated that they had dinner the previous evening at their house. Per Mike, also present were two other couples that he identified as Dr. James and Patricia Jachimowicz as well as Tony and Katie Rispoli. Mike stated that there were no indicators at dinner that anything like this could have occurred. Mike stated that the only mention that Dr. Blackburn made about their relationship was that there were ups and downs. Mike was aware of issues in their relationship and has witnessed minor arguments between the two but has never witnessed or been told about any physical abuse between Sarah and Robert.

KIM RAMPINO INTERVIEW Writer spoke with Kim Rampino. Kim stated that she has been close friends with Sarah Blackburn for ten years after meeting her through her husbands professional connection to Robert Blackburn. Kim stated that she and Sarah were like sisters. Kim acknowledged that Sarah was extremely unhappy in her relationship with Robert and was in counseling. Kim stated that Sarah wanted Robert to go to counseling with her. Per Kim, Robert attended a couple of

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sessions and refused to continue. Kim stated that the previous evening, she and her husband had attended the dinner party at the Blackburns house but had observed no tension or stress between them. Kim stated that Sarah did confide to her that she would be telling Robert that night that it was over and that she wanted a divorce. Kim stated that she begged Sarah to wait until Monday when the kids were in school so that they would not risk exposing the children to any fall out from the discussion. Kim stated that evidently, Sarah did not wait. Kim stated that she never witnessed any physical abuse nor did Sarah ever disclose that Robert had been physically abusive to her in the past. Kim stated that she had witnessed some minor arguments between them in her presence but nothing that rose to the level of concern for imminent physical abuse. Kim is not aware of any extramarital relationships on behalf of Robert or Sarah. (See taped interview with Mike and Kim Rampino for further).

CATHY VENABLE INTERVIEW On 01/10/2010, writer made contact with Cathy Venable at her residence located at Rackley Road. Cathy stated that she has known Robert and Sarah Blackburn for many years however she is far closer to Sarah personally than she was to Robert. Cathy stated that it was not a secret that Sarah and Robert had a bad marriage. Cathy stated that Robert was known for having a bad temper but she does not know of any instances of physical abuse by Robert however she is aware that Robert did not treat Sarah or his children well. Per Cathy, Robert was verbally abusive to both Sarah and their son. Cathy is not aware of any other relationships outside of the marriage by either Robert or Sarah but she does know that Sarah was planning to divorce Robert. (See taped interview with Cathy Venable for further).

RUTH ANN HOOCK INTERVIEW On 01/11/2010 On 1/11/2010, Ruth Hoock responded to the Sheriffs Office for a sworn taped interview reference the events surrounding the deaths of Sarah and Robert Blackburn. Attorney Jeff Cario accompanied Ruth and was present during the interview.

Ruth stated that she worked with Dr. Blackburn at the Gulf Coast Medical Center from 1988-1991. Ruth stated that she has worked for Dr. Blackburn as his Practice Manager since 1991 to present. Ruth stated that at Dr. Blackburns urging, she spoke with Sarah by phone in an effort to assist Dr. Blackburn in keeping his marriage together. Ruth stated that she spoke to Sarah about couples counseling but Sarah replied that Bob would not go back to counseling with her. Per Ruth, Sarahs brother; John Napolitano had offered to send them to a couples retreat but Sarah stated that she would not go.

Ruth stated that she had offered to let Dr. Blackburn stay at her condo in an effort to give him and Sarah time apart but he declined. Ruth stated that on Friday 1/8/10, Dr. Blackburn left the practice for a meeting at Access Health Care at 17:50 hours. Ruth stated that she left the office for the weekend at 18:45 hours.

Ruth provided writer with the following time line of events for Sunday; 1/10/2010:

11:35: Dr. Blackburn called Ruth on her cell phone. He asked her what she was doing and she told him that she was doing laundry. They spoke briefly about the office and Dr. Blackburn asked Ruth if she was going to be home for a while. She stated that she would and he told her that he would call her back.

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11:40: Dr. Blackburn called Ruth on her home phone and told her that everything was okay but he needed her to come to the house. Ruth stated that she called her brother: Leonard Hoock to come sit with her mother.

11:55: Leonard arrived and Ruth proceeded to Dr. Blackburns residence. 12:15: Ruth arrived at Dr. Blackburns house. Ruth saw a truck in the driveway that she initially believed to be Dr. Blackburns and then realized it was Sarahs fathers truck. Ruth stated that as she pulled up to the residence, the front door was closing and someone was walking into the house. Ruth stated that as she entered the residence, Sarahs father; Ralph was in the dining room. Dr. Blackburn asked Ruth to sit down because he had some stuff to go over. Ruth saw Dr. Blackburns son; come out from his bedroom. He hugged Ruth and told her that he was going to play golf with grandpa. Ralph made small talk with Ruth asking her how her mother was. Dr. Blackburn gave a hug and a kiss and told him that he loved him. Ralph and left the residence. As they left Dr. Blackburn shushed Ruth to be quiet and winked at her. Dr. Blackburn watched through the window as Ralph sat in the truck on the phone. Ralph came back into the house and asked where Sarah was. Bob (Dr. Blackburn) told Ralph that she was out with friends. Ralph stated that he wanted to know where his daughter was. Bob told to tell his grandfather that his mom has been going out a lot lately. Ralph then asked where was. Bob told Ralph that was at a friends house. Ralph then asked Bob what was going on. Bob told Ralph that the marriage is over and that his daughter doesnt like him. Ralph left the house with and stated that he would be back. Bob showed Ruth a to do list indicating how he wants his children taken care of and who should get his valuables. Bob told Ruth that he got into a fight with Sarah and stated that he went crazy and pummeled her and then shot her in the neck. Bob showed Ruth a small wound on his chest stating that Sarah stabbed him and then showed Ruth a minor cut on his hand. Ruth stated that she had asked Bob if she could call a lawyer for him. Ruth stated that after giving her instructions, and showing her the safe, Bob told her that she needed to leave. Ruth stated Bob hugged and kissed her goodbye. Ruth tried to reason with him but Bob became agitated. Ruth stated that she got scared and left the house. Ruth stated that she immediately called John Napolitano. John told her that he was already enroute and told Ruth to call 911. (See taped interview with Ruth Hoock for further details.)

Writer took no further action in this case.

Record Status Information


Record Origination Operator: Record Origination Date: Last Update Operator: Last Update Date:

Lakin, Philip (776 / Crimes Against Persons / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE) 02/02/2010 18:09 Turney, Curtis (532 / Major Cases Section / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE) 02/03/2010 10:54 Date Supervisor Date Turney, Curtis (532 / Major Cases Section / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S 3/8/2010 OFFICE)

Reporting LEO Lakin, Philip (776 / Crimes Against Persons / HERNANDO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

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