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United States of America v. Robert Scott Froberg
Date: 07-24-2026
Case Number: 1:26-cr-00023
Judge: Greg N. Stivers
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Warren County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Brian Butler, Kyle Bumgarner, Kayla M. Campbell
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Bowling Green, Kentucky, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with kidnapping resulting in death in violation of 18 U.S.C. 1201.
Digested by: Kent Morlan
Robert Scott Froberg, age 61, from Dayton, Ohio, was arrested for armed robbery in Alabama on December 27, 1988. On April 3, 1996, Froberg escaped from the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections. Froberg fled to Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. On May 20, 1996, Froberg attempted to lure a 7-year-old boy into a treehouse. Fortunately, the young boy ran to tell his mother about the interaction. The young boy’s mother called law enforcement and Froberg was arrested after a short chase. He was taken to the Northumberland County Jail.
On July 16, 1996, Froberg again escaped from custody and fled to Dayton, Ohio. On July 23, 1996, Froberg stole a maroon Chevrolet van from behind a residence near where his parents resided. Froberg left Dayton heading toward Huntsville, Alabama.
On July 24, 1996, Froberg exited I-65 South at a Bowling Green exit. Froberg drove to the Colony Apartments. Froberg attempted to abduct 7-year-old Morgan Violi’s friend. She was able to escape from Froberg’s grasp. Then, Froberg grabbed 7-year-old Morgan Violi on July 24, 1996 and threw her into the stolen van. Froberg fled with Morgan from Bowling Green on I-65 South. He exited I-65 at the White House, Tennessee exit. Froberg pulled over near a barn off the exit. Froberg strangled Morgan causing her death. Froberg left her body near the barn and fled from the scene.
This case was investigated by the FBI Bowling Green Satellite Office, the Bowling Green Police Department and the Robertson County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office. The lead investigators are Supervisory Special Agent Will Kurtz of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Rene Chouinard of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Eric Strough of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Detective David Grimsley of the Bowling Green Police Department and Intelligence Analysist Laura Stump of Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Digested by: Kent Morlan
Robert Scott Froberg, age 61, from Dayton, Ohio, was arrested for armed robbery in Alabama on December 27, 1988. On April 3, 1996, Froberg escaped from the custody of the Alabama Department of Corrections. Froberg fled to Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. On May 20, 1996, Froberg attempted to lure a 7-year-old boy into a treehouse. Fortunately, the young boy ran to tell his mother about the interaction. The young boy’s mother called law enforcement and Froberg was arrested after a short chase. He was taken to the Northumberland County Jail.
On July 16, 1996, Froberg again escaped from custody and fled to Dayton, Ohio. On July 23, 1996, Froberg stole a maroon Chevrolet van from behind a residence near where his parents resided. Froberg left Dayton heading toward Huntsville, Alabama.
On July 24, 1996, Froberg exited I-65 South at a Bowling Green exit. Froberg drove to the Colony Apartments. Froberg attempted to abduct 7-year-old Morgan Violi’s friend. She was able to escape from Froberg’s grasp. Then, Froberg grabbed 7-year-old Morgan Violi on July 24, 1996 and threw her into the stolen van. Froberg fled with Morgan from Bowling Green on I-65 South. He exited I-65 at the White House, Tennessee exit. Froberg pulled over near a barn off the exit. Froberg strangled Morgan causing her death. Froberg left her body near the barn and fled from the scene.
This case was investigated by the FBI Bowling Green Satellite Office, the Bowling Green Police Department and the Robertson County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office. The lead investigators are Supervisory Special Agent Will Kurtz of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Rene Chouinard of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Eric Strough of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Detective David Grimsley of the Bowling Green Police Department and Intelligence Analysist Laura Stump of Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Outcome:
The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Robert Scott Froberg?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilty.
Which court heard United States of America v. Robert Scott Froberg?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (Warren County), KY. The presiding judge was Greg N. Stivers.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Robert Scott Froberg?
Plaintiff's attorney: Brian Butler, Kyle Bumgarner, Kayla M. Campbell. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Bowling Green Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Robert Scott Froberg decided?
This case was decided on July 24, 2026.