Husband of murder victim files $7.5 million suit

It has been almost two years since Erath County resident Jana Sue Roberson was brutally bludgeoned to death, and just over a year since her adopted son Cody pleaded guilty to her murder in exchange for a 50-year prison sentence.

Now, Jimmy Roberson, Jana’s husband and Cody’s father, has filed a civil suit against Erath County, county employees, Weldon Wilson and Tonya Phillips, as well as Cody, and his girlfriend at the time, Niki Sechrist. Roberson is seeking $7.5 million in damages.