Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis has confirmed that Robert Bevers, a 40-year-old Frisco man, received the stiffest possible sentence for his stalking offenses. Bevers, who has been fixated on stalking multiple women in the community over several years, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars following a string of incidents that ended a disturbing pattern of harassment and stalking spanning nearly a decade, as reported by the Collin County District Attorney's Office.
The conviction stems from an ordeal involving a 27-year-old woman from Frisco, who experienced the terror of receiving unwanted gifts and messages, some of a sexual and racist nature; this behavior spiked in 2024 after an initial protective order was overturned, and Bevers stepped up his menacing communications, according to court documents and the victim's testimony. Detective Brenna Bearden headed the investigation, which revealed a chilling trail of similar incidents affecting an additional four women, including two from Bevers’ college years, a teammate's sister, and a defense attorney. None had any prior connection to him. Bevers was arrested on April 29, 2024, by U.S. Marshals Task Force agents.
During Bevers' trial, which commenced last Tuesday, the jury swiftly found him guilty of third-degree felony stalking—a conviction that usually carries a sentence of up to 10 years, but due to Bevers’ past convictions, the stakes were raised for a possible 20-year imprisonment. "Serial stalkers like this destroy their victims’ peace of mind," said Willis, emphasizing the office's commitment to ensuring "those who prey on women face the full weight of the law." A two-day punishment hearing highlighted Bevers' history of stalking, with Judge Laseter imposing the maximum sentence and a $10,000 fine after the conclusion of the trial, per the Collin County District Attorney's Office.
