Deputies began pursuing Palmer as the 33-year-old attempted to carjack vehicles along a highway, eventually catching him and engaging in a struggle that would leave Palmer fatally injured. Family members said Palmer suffered from mental illness and drug problems.
Victim's Name: Robert Lee Palmer
Agency Responsible: Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: White
Date of Death: August 22, 2013
County: Riverside
Cause of Death: Beaten
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Suburban