The Verdict Is In ---

[dmiller]

Man gets four-year sentence in death

Robin Pfister was struck by vehicle in July 2005 as she left a yard

sale along Old Ind. 37

by Bethany Nolan

331-4373 | bnolan@heraldt.com

September 22, 2006

"A little more than a year ago, the sunshine went out of my life."

On Thursday, Tom Pfister spoke those words to the Bedford man who'd

pleaded guilty to hitting Pfister's 44-year-old wife with a Jeep, then

leaving the scene.

Pfister said losing a limb would have been easier than the death of his

wife, Robin. The couple have six children.

"Not having Robin is not unlike losing a leg," he said. "She was the

balance in my life."

Kevin Moore, 46, was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading

guilty to felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident resulting

in death and obstruction of justice.

That's four years for the leaving the scene charge, plus one year for

the second charge to be served at the same time, according to court

documents.

At the hearing, Moore said he didn't remember the accident and

apologized to members of Pfister's family.

"I will live with this the rest of my life," he said. "Many times I've

wanted to say I'm sorry to the family."

Following the hearing, defense attorney Ron Chapman said, "This is a

tragedy. I think everybody acknowledges that," adding he believed the

plea agreement was appropriate under the circumstances.

(and now my father's statement -- one of the most loving person's you will ever hope to meet ---)

"Victim Impact Statement from Louis Miller concerning the death of Robin Pfister

On March 8, 1968, Robin came into our lives. On July 15, 2005, she

was killed by a car driven by Kevin Moore. Because of Robin’s death

six children lost their mother, a husband lost his wife, 3

grandchildren lost their grandmother, a mother and father lost a

daughter, two brothers and a sister lost a sister and many other

people who knew Robin as a caring person lost a dear friend.

As a parent and father it is difficult, if not impossible, to find

the right words to describe the loss and painful emptiness brought on

by the death of a child. One can only reminisce of all the joy ,

happiness and pride (along with the labor and responsibilites)

derived from seeing your child progress from childhood to adulthood

--- learning to read, going to school , learning to drive, getting

a job, dating, marrriage , children and a whole host of other

activities in- between.

All of this emptiness and sadness was brought on by the inability of

Kevin Moore to keep his moving automobile under control. I could have

had some compassion for Kevin Moore had he gone back after he hit

Robin to help in any way possible and to own up to his responsibility

in this situation that he created. But, no, instead he not only chose

to run from the scene but also to implicate his family by asking them

to burn his clothes. In my opinion, such deviant behavior should be

sentenced to the maximum extent allowed by the law, without relief by

plea bargaining or parole at a later date. In addition, Kevin Moore’s

driver’s license should be suspended and be carried out after his jail

sentence as prescribed by law. After that point in time , Kevin Moore

still has his life to live . On the other hand , Robin’s death has

created a huge void in all her family’s lives never to be filled by

her presence."

Louis V. Miller --- Father of Robin Pfister

And Mom's statement -----

"Since I went right after Renee it was a little more difficult to read,

but managed. We had to sit up behind the railing right by Judge

Kellams at a mic (always thought we spelled it with ke) . He and his

wife both went to Univ. School about 40 years ago when I worked there,

and her parents, the Foxes, lived next door to us. So Robin actually

baby-sat his kids at one time.

Victim Impact Statement from Norma Miller concerning Robin Pfister’s Death

Ever since July 15, 2005, we have been without our daughter Robin.

Now, we and her family face every family gathering, every birthday or

holiday celebra-tion without her. As Tom her, husband, said at the

time, “Now we will have the ‘first’ of all our family get-togethers

without her.” All of her 6 children have now been through that, a

birthday without their Mother.

This spring and summer has been full of memories of how she loved the

blooming flowers, and especially certain ones that have special meaning

such as lilies of the valley. When she was a child she loved the “fairy

ring” of tiny blue cillas that appeared in our yard. She loved to

garden, and helped her Dad plant his vegetable garden in 2004 after his

heart attack.

That loving care for us as we grow older is something that would have

been a great help if she had lived. Her love for her children was deep

and constant, also for her four grandchildren, 4 more little ones she

will never be able to see grow-ing up.

Personally, I won’t hear her “Hi, Mom”, on the phone ever again. I

can’t say to Robin “Do you remember...” anymore. I’ll never be able to

give her something more of my Mother’s, her beloved Nana.

We feel saddened that Kevin Moore was not compassionate enough to stop

and see if there was anything he could have done for Robin after he hit

her; and we’re also saddened that he even tried to hide his guilt by

asking someone to burn his clothes. He surely must have been “under

the influence”.

Robin’s death has left a hole in our lives and in our hearts."

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is for those who have asked. Thank you for your prayers, and concern,

through this past year for the Miller and Pfister families.

This is *closure*, with a small c. :(

(Just my IMO --- as always).

David

Edited September 24, 2006 by dmiller

[krys]

That is terrible. I'm so sorry David. What does one say with such an outrage?

God bless you, Dave

[coolchef]

David

again i wish i could say something to make you feel better but know that your family is in my prayers

[ChattyKathy]

It is nearly impossible to take it in David. (((you and family)))

[Kit Sober]

Words are few and far between.

I can't believe the grief you have.

My 1 sister and two brothers. (Connecticut, Argentina, Berkeley CA) and anchor points to my world.

I've never lost one.

My heart cries for you.

And I hope the Lord can heal that hole in your heart that is so empty now and provide the anchor and comfort you-all need.

Sincerely,

In hope,

[BikerBabe]

As I've told you before David, the man that murdered my first husband got a whole 5 years in prison for 2nd degree murder. The state of Indiana let me down and I had really prayed that the state had changed for the better in terms of sentences handed down in the past 30 years. I'm horrified to see that they haven't.

I've come to know you and love you via our frequent meetings in chat. I've heard you talk about how wonderful your sister was and there are no words (at least that are fit to put into print here), just none, that I can type to convey the deep sadness in my heart after reading your post.

You know my new phone number I think. Please use it at any time you feel the need to talk. Unfortunately, I am one that can say I do understand what you are feeling.

I'm gonna go cry now.

[bowtwi]

My heart goes out to you too. I'm so sorry.

[herbiejuan]

Wow so sorry for the loss and late justice D I'm saddened by the loss on both sides of the jury box, what an unfortunate set of events for everybody.

[topoftheworld]

Words just fail me.

[doojable]

so sad David - really nothing can say it all

[VeganXTC]

Thank you for sharing the verdict. It takes a strong and loving person to reach out and give in the middle of their pain. You and your family make this world so much better.

Love to you, and your family.

[Suda]

David,

So sorry and angered by the unjust sentence. Is comforting knowing that he will have to live with the knowledge of his criminal behavior and the calamity that resulted each and every day of his life. Certainly hope his behavior changes, and he never repeats it, as a result. That would be an important saving grace in this situation.

Thanks for sharing. You have a very loving family and I know that you are of great comfort to each other.

Suda

[T-Bone]

Don't know what to say - other than that's a shamefully short verdict! God's strength and comfort to your family.