The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit has charged 21-year-old, Robert Preston Brannon, of 1705 Marywood Road, Melbourne, with Burglary of a Structure and 2nd Degree Felony Murder. The arrest relates to his involvement in a July 11, 2011 burglary at 2105 North Shannon Avenue, Indialantic that led to the death of 32-year-old, Bobby Spires.
Brannon was transported to the Brevard County Jail, where he is being held on $200,000.00 bond.
BCSO officials say that Brannon was assisting Spires as he forcibly entered a locked shed located in the backyard of the residence, in an attempt to steal a large amount of marijuana that was being maintained in the shed. Brannon observed a person in the yard and fled the scene, leaving Spires behind. Spires received multiple stab wounds, eventually making his way across the street where he later died as a result of those injuries.
The homicide investigation is still ongoing with additional charges anticipated. Anyone with information concerning the investigation is urged to call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). All calls to CRIMELINE are confidential and callers can remain anonymous.
For any additional information related to this investigation, please contact Lieutenant Tod Goodyear through the Sheriff’s Communications (321) 633-7162.
