Sixteen years after the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Charline Rosemond, Heinsky Anacreon, now 38, has been arraigned on a charge of first-degree murder in Snohomish County Superior Court.
He pleaded not guilty during his initial court appearance.
According to charging documents, Rosemond was killed in 2009 after withdrawing $4,100 in cash to purchase a used Lexus. Prosecutors allege that Anacreon and another man, Robert June, conspired to rob and kill her. Rosemond was shot from behind through the driver’s side headrest, sustaining a massive fatal head wound. The cash was never recovered.
Investigators believe the defendants planned the killing in advance and later celebrated by drinking champagne. The case remained unsolved for over a decade due to insufficient evidence.
However, recent developments—including Anacreon’s own admission to providing the murder weapon, which remains unrecovered—allowed the case to move forward.
Court filings reveal that Anacreon had entered into a cooperation agreement with prosecutors to provide information about the murder in exchange for potential leniency. However, the prosecution alleges that Anacreon breached the agreement by making false statements during the investigation, nullifying any protections previously offered.
Robert June, the alleged co-conspirator, died of natural causes in 2024 before he could be charged. The prosecution contends that Anacreon’s inconsistent statements ultimately led to his indictment.
“I knew that this day would come,” said the victim’s sister following the arraignment. “It’s difficult to go through this again, but we’re ready for the road ahead.”
Anacreon remains in custody pending further proceedings. A trial date has not been set.
