Keith Roberts Jr., 29, faces first-degree murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly gunning down his ex-girlfriend Myshaela Burnham at her Bradenton, Florida medical lab workplace on January 15, 2026. He shot Burnham point-blank in the face with a 12-gauge shotgun, then fired four times at co-worker Summer Freitag, who survived after hospitalization; Roberts fled but was arrested within 25 minutes via multi-agency pursuit.
Incident Timeline
Roberts, a Manatee Memorial Hospital security guard, entered the office complex around 12:48 p.m., motivated by jealousy after their August 2025 breakup marked by domestic violence. A two-hour talk that day confirmed no reconciliation, his “breaking point” per post-Miranda confession where he admitted plotting her death for two years to prevent her dating others. [query] Freitag witnessed the attack; Roberts offered no explanation for shooting her beyond regret yet insisted he’d repeat killing Burnham.
Legal Proceedings
Held without bail, Roberts’ arraignment is set for February 13, 2026. [query] The affidavit highlights his lack of remorse, with Chief Josh Cramer labeling the act “cruel and evil.” Burnham, a 29-year-old mother described as a “bright light,” leaves a young son supported by family GoFundMe. [query]
Victim Impact
Burnham died instantly, survived by her child; Freitag recovered from critical injuries. This domestic violence case underscores risks from possessive ex-partners, with resources like the National Hotline (1-800-799-7233) available.
