MONSTER WHO RAPED 8-YEAR OLD BOY THEN SET HIM ABLAZE FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER

 Don Collins (pictured above), in 1998, then just 13 years old doused 8- year old Robbie Middleton (pictured bellow) with gasoline and lit him on fire. Don Collins, now 29, was convicted of murder yesterday Monday February 9th, more than 16 years after the incident. He was charged as an adult for the crime.

 Prosecutors said yesterday Monday February 9th, that Collins carried out the horrific attack, which happened on Robbie's 8th birthday - to stop him from reporting sexual abuse. Robbie suffered burns over 99% of his body.

Collins wasn't arrested immediately even though Robbie had identified him as his attacker. There wasn't much evidence against him, and especially because of his age. Robbie endured over 150 surgeries before finally succumbing to skin cancer after a life of agony. But before he died in 2011, he told the police that Collins had raped him two weeks before the attack.

The victim’s mother, Colleen Middleton, who testified during the trial, rejoiced following the verdict, says “It’s a long time coming……….. “I’m happy today’s here.” told KPRC TV

Robbie Middleton B4 the attack