Cameron Herrin's friends and family testified Thursday about his character ahead of his sentencing for two deaths. Family members of the mother and small child who died spoke of their profound loss.
David Raubenolt, center, is flanked by family while attending Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing thier 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
David Raubenolt points at Cameron Herrin while sharing his victim impact statement at Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, center, watches as her husband, David Raubenolt, as he lifts their daughter Lillia Raubenolt, right, during a family gathering. COURTESY OF DAVID RAUBENOLT | Courtesy of David Raubenolt
Cameron Herrin wipes his eyes as family members of Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, and her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, share memories of their lives during Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash is shown a picture of 21-month-old Lillia Raubenolt while presiding over at Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Pamela Reisinger, mother of Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, recalls memories of her daughter while giving her victim impact statement at Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Cameron Herrin arrives for his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
David Raubenolt, center, reacts as his brother shares a victim impact statement during Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Tristan Herrin, center, offers a fist-bump to his brother, Cameron Herrin, right, during a recess in his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
From left: father Chris Herrin, brother Tristan Herrin and aunt Kim Salter react to testimony from mother Cheryl Herrin while attending a sentencing hearing for Cameron Herrin on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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From left: Lillia Raubenolt, her father David Raubenolt, and mother Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt. COURTESY OF DAVID RAUBENOLT | Courtesy of David Raubenolt
Cameron Herrin listens to testimony during his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
David Raubenolt, left, walks with Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt on their wedding day. COURTESY OF DAVID RAUBENOLT | Courtesy of David Raubenolt
Cameron Herrin, left, stands with defense attorney John Fitzgibbons during a recess in his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
State Attorney Andrew Warren, left, and State Attorney Aaron Hubbard talk during Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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Cheryl Herrin prepares to give testimony during a sentencing hearing for her son, Cameron Herrin, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Bob Reisinger, left, and Pamela Reisinger, the parents of Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, embrace moments after Pamela gave her victim impact statement at Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
From left: father Chris Herrin, mother Cheryl Herrin, brother Tristan Herrin and aunt Kim Salter attend a sentencing hearing for Cameron Herrin, right, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Assistant State Attorney Aaron Hubbard, left, and defense attorney John Fitzgibbons, center, talk with 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash during a break in his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Cameron Herrin, center, leaves courtroom #1 with his father, Chris Herrin, left, during a recess in Cameron’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash, left, listens to testimony from Cheryl Herrin who was speaking on behalf of her son, Cameron Herrin, during his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Retired circuit court and county judge Gregory Holder prepares to give testimony on behalf of Cameron Herrin at his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Cameron Herrin arrives for his sentencing hearing with his defense attorney is John Fitzgibbons, right, on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing her 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faces a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggest about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt’s parents, Pamela Reisinger, center, hugs Bob Reisinger, moments after Cameron Herrin is sentenced to 24 years in prison on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. David Raubenolt, center, is flanked by family while attending Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing thier 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
David Raubenolt, center, thanks Cpl. Ryan Jacques, left, who was the lead vehicular homicide investigator for the crash that killed David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, and their 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in Tampa, at the conclusion of Cameron Herrin’s sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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David Raubenolt, center, thanks Assistant State Attorney Aaron Hubbard, right, moments after Cameron Herrin is sentenced to 24 years in prison on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing thier 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Cameron Herrin reacts the moment he hears his sentence — 24 years in prison — at the conclusion of his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing thier 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faced a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggested about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
Cameron Herrin, center, is cuffed by a bailiff moments after his sentenced to 24 years in prison at the conclusion of his sentencing hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the Hillsborough County Edgecomb Courthouse before 13th Judicial Circuit Court judge Christopher Nash in downtown Tampa. Herrin was the driver of a Ford Mustang that collided with a mother and daughter on Bayshore Boulevard in 2018, as Herrin, who was then 18, was racing another driver, John Barrineau. The Mustang hit David’s wife, Jessica Reisinger-Raubenolt, who was pushing thier 21-month-old daughter, Lillia, in a stroller across the iconic Tampa roadway. Both Herrin and Barrineau pleaded guilty late last year to vehicular homicide. Barrineau made a plea deal and was sentenced to six years in prison. Herrin has left it up to judge to decide what his penalty should be. He faced a maximum of 30 years in prison. Sentencing guidelines suggested about 18 years. DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times
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