TMP Reports
Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 10:20 am

Robert Adams

An attorney for a man who fled before a jury conviction him of attempted murder Thursday has been in contact with his client.


Robert Lee “P.T.” Adams, also known as Tracy Greer, 36, of La Vergne, was being tried in Circuit Court on attempted murder of Darice Brown two years ago. He was previously convicted of murder in Memphis and has ties to the Vice Lords gang.


The charges in court stem from a Dec. 16, 2007, incident in which Brown was shot multiple times and left on the side of Beesley Road following a cocaine buy gone bad. The shooter in that crime, Bryant Overton, has already been convicted and sentenced to 60 years.


Attorney Kirk Catron said he is encouraging Adams to turn himself in to authorities through text messages. He could not disclose Adams’ responses due to attorney-client privileges.


“I’m shocked he would do this,” Catron said. “He’s been very cooperative. He’s been a great client up to now.”


While the jury deliberated, Catron told Adams, who was free on $25,000 bond, to wait in the Judicial Building for the verdict. When the jury reached its verdict, Catron couldn’t locate Adams.


The jury convicted Thursday on charges of attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery and conspiracy. Due to his serious prior felony record he might have received a life sentence.


Before the jury finished deliberating, Adams sent a text message to Catron stating he couldn’t serve a life sentence.


District Attorney William Whitesell prosecuted the case.


Adams’ decision to flee “confirms the verdict of the jury,” Whitesell said. “Hopefully, he will be found soon and any citizen who might encounter him should know he is considered dangerous.”


Circuit Court Judge David Bragg issued a capias warrant commanding Adams be arrested and held without bond when he is found.


Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office issued a nationwide be-on-the-lookout for Adams. Adam’s relatives have been interviewed by detectives and reported he is very dangerous and would not come in peacefully.


Sheriff’s spokesman Sgt. Dan Goodwin said, “We do believe Adams is extremely dangerous and armed and caution that anyone who sees him should call 911 and not attempt to approach or alert him in any way.”


Detective Maj. Chuck Thomas said Detectives Troy Hooker and Scott Tillman were searching for Adams.


People who have information about his whereabouts may call them at 898-7770.