Richters Pleas Out

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Created on Thursday, 29 October 2015 01:04

Written by Tom Weineck

ST. JOHNSBURY- A 38-year-old Hardwick man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s disabled 13-year old son accepted a plea deal early Wednesday morning in Caledonia County Court in St. Johnsbury. Walter Richters pled guilty to an amended charge of manslaughter.

The plea agreement details state that Richters will testify against his girlfriend, Melissa Robitille, who is also charged with the murder of her son, Isaac Robitille. Richters will serve three years in prison and will also be on probation for five years after.

According to court documents, Isaac Robitille was supposed to be fed formula, water and other vitamins on a regular basis. Court documents also state there was a mistake with Melissa Robitille’s insurance, causing her to have to pay $800 a month out of pocket for Isaac’s formula. Prosecutors say Richters and Robitille put vodka into Isaac’s IV line, which was his feeding tube, leading to his death back in August 2014.

Melissa Robitille will be appearing in court in February. Richters’ probation hearing has yet to be set.