Auroran Robert Boatright apparently thought he needed a drink. So much so that beat and threatened his girfriend with a knife, demanding money to buy some alcohol.
Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo has found Boatright guilty of the offenses of:
- Attempt armed robbery, Class 1 felony
- Domestic battery, Class 2 felony (two counts)
- Attempt robbery, Class 3 felony
He has been sentenced to eight years in prison for the attempteded armed robbery and six years for the domestic battery. The terms are to be served concurrently.
On June 7, 2022 at about noon, Boatright returned to his Lincoln Avenue home in Aurora, banged on the door and demanded to be let in. Once inside he demanded that the victim, his girlfriend, give him money to buy alcohol. She said she had no money to give him and went into the bedroom. Boatright followed her, took her cell phone and shoes, then searched for her purse but found no money inside. He then slapped her face, causing a laceration to her nose, and threw her cell phone at her. He left the bedroom and returned with a knife that had a four-inch blade. While standing about three feet from the victim, Boatright pointed the knife at her and again demanded money.
“Domestic violence is an evil that devastates our county’s communities and families,” stated Assistant State’s Attorney Tyler Cox. “If you or someone you know is affected by an abusive relationship, please remember that there are networks of people available to help. Taking the first courageous step forward by reporting abuse and seeking help makes the prosecution of abusers like this defendant possible. The survivor of this defendant’s abuse took that courageous step and called 911. Her bravery and strength allowed this defendant and domestic abuser to be held accountable and relocated to the Illinois Department of Corrections.”
In accordance with Illinois law, Boatright is eligible for day-for-day sentencing. He receives credit for 301 days served in the Kane County jail, plus an additional 125 days credit for participating in the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Lighthouse Recovery Program.
