True Crime: Darlie Routier Case - Facts & Updates
Is Darlie Routier a cold-blooded killer or a victim of circumstance? The evidence presented at trial painted a grim picture, yet lingering doubts and persistent questions continue to fuel a fierce debate surrounding her guilt. On June 6, 1996, the lives of the Routier family were irrevocably shattered in their Rowlett, Texas home. Darlie Routier was convicted of capital murder in the death of her five-year-old son, Damon. She maintains her innocence, claiming that an intruder attacked her and her children. The prosecution argued that she fabricated the story and intentionally harmed her sons.The early morning hours of June 6th were chaotic. Darlie claimed she was sleeping on the living room couch with her sons, Damon and Devon, while her husband, Darin, slept upstairs. She awoke to find a man attacking her and the children. She sustained a serious knife wound to her throat, and Damon and Devon were fatally stabbed. The frantic 9-1-1 call Darlie made captured her desperate pleas for help, a recording that has since been dissected and analyzed countless times for clues. Police arrived to a scene of carnage. The house showed signs of a struggle, but some details seemed amiss.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Darlie Lynn Routier (ne Dee) |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Alton, Illinois, USA |
| Spouse | Darin Routier (married 1988, divorced 2011) |
| Children | Damon Routier (deceased), Devon Routier (deceased), Drake Routier |
| Conviction | Capital Murder (Damon Routier) |
| Sentence | Death sentence (later commuted to life imprisonment) |
| Current Status | Incarcerated at Mountain View Unit, Gatesville, Texas |
| Case Details | Accused of murdering her sons, Damon and Devon Routier, on June 6, 1996. Claims an intruder was responsible. |
| Legal Appeals | Numerous appeals filed, all unsuccessful as of 2023. |
| Occupation (Prior to Incident) | Homemaker |
| Reference Link | Clark County Prosecutor - Darlie Routier Case |
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