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Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
By Holly Ramer And Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Piney Point
The ruling in the Robert Tulloch case has implications for how Harris County handles similar situations, particularly in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on mandatory sentences for juveniles. As the Houston area continues to grapple with issues of public safety and juvenile justice, the Tulloch case serves as a reminder that Texas has its own share of juvenile lifers who may be eligible for resentencing. The fact that Tulloch will be eligible for parole in 20 years raises questions about the preparedness of the Texas parole system to handle cases like his, where the offender has committed a heinous crime but has also had time to reflect on their actions. The Houston community should pay close attention to how the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and local law enforcement agencies respond to similar cases in the future, and consider the potential impact on public safety and victim's families.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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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...
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