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• On May 2, 2008, Tracy Denise Roberson was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of her lover.

  Her husband, Darrell Roberson, shot and killed Tracy's lover, Devin LaSalle, in December 2006. When Darrell Roberson caught them having sex in a pick up truck outside his home, his wife cried rape. In a rage, her husband shot LaSalle as he tried to drive away.

  Darrell Roberson was initially charged with murder but the charge was dropped and Tracy Roberson was indicted instead.

• Fast Facts

  1. Murder occurred in Arlington, Texas
  2. Roberson admitted lying and willingly participating in the sexual relationship
  3. Faces 2-20 years in prison
  4. Met LaSalle at her childrens' school
  5. The partial evidenced text message from Roberson to LaSalle was: "Hi friend, come see me please! I need to feel your warm embrace!"
  6. Her husband no longer faces criminal charges

• The Shooting

  According to the "Dallas Morning News", Mr Roberson had been gambling in Dallas the evening of December 11 and was unable to reach his wife after calling home 19 times. Hearing from his daughter that his wife was outside, he returned home and found Roberson and LaSalle together.

  Testimony showed that Roberson feared her husband would kill her, and falsely accused her lover of rape. Upon hearing her claim of rape, Mr. Roberson shot four 10 mm bullets from a Smith & Wesson, one of which hit LaSalle's jaw and spine, killing him.

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