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After 32 years, a Croydon mother’s alleged killer begins his trial before a Bucks County judge

Joy Hibbs' family long considered Robert Atkins the prime suspect in her killing 32 years ago. This week, Atkins will be on trial on first-degree murder and related crimes.

Robert Atkins, seen here after his preliminary hearing in September 2022, faces a Bucks County judge this week on first-degree murder and related crimes in the death of Joy Hibbs, his former neighbor in Croydon.
Robert Atkins, seen here after his preliminary hearing in September 2022, faces a Bucks County judge this week on first-degree murder and related crimes in the death of Joy Hibbs, his former neighbor in Croydon.Read moreTyger Williams / Staff Photographer
    by Vinny Vella
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