Man accused of killing Parker High football coach gets 10 years in federal prison on gun charge

De’Corlion Robinson is awaiting trial on intentional murder charges in the death of Demetrice Beverly
Man accused of killing coach sentenced on gun charge
Published: Jun. 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM CDT

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man accused of killing a Parker High School football coach has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison.

De’Corlion Robinson pleaded guilty to having a ‘Glock switch’, which is a federal crime.

Robinson is accused of killing 39-year-old Demetrice Beverly, who was a coach at Parker High School, in August 2025.

Robinson is charged with intentional murder in Beverly’s death and is awaiting trial in that case.

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