local
Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 has chance at parole in about 20 years
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 13, 2026
· 5 min read
A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors reached an agree...
Key takeaway Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors reached an agreement, avoiding a three-day planned resentencing hearing.
Why this matters in The Waco
The case of Robert Tulloch, who killed two Dartmouth professors at 17, has implications for Texas as it navigates its own approach to juvenile sentencing. Although the specifics of Tulloch's case are rooted in Vermont and New Hampshire law, the US Supreme Court's ruling on mandatory life sentences for juveniles has far-reaching consequences. In McLennan County, where Waco is located, prosecutors and defense attorneys will likely consider the potential for parole in cases involving juvenile offenders, particularly those convicted of serious crimes. As the Waco community grapples with issues of public safety and rehabilitation, the Tulloch case serves as a reminder that Texas must balance punishment with the possibility of redemption for young offenders. The agreement reached in Tulloch's case, which sets a potential parole date 20 years from now, may inform how local authorities approach similar cases in the future.
About this story
Original reporting by KXXV (ABC 25) News . The Waco surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KXXV (ABC 25) News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 5 min
Get more The Waco stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims, a judge ruled Monday.Lawyers for Robert Tulloch, now 43, and prosecutors reached an agree...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 13, 2026 by KXXV (ABC 25) News and curated for The Waco readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News. To learn more about how The Waco selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Waco, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter