Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, October 11, 1987
Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 11, 1987
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Trooper Cobb was shot and killed by her boyfriend, who was also a state trooper. The suspect murdered her while she was on duty over a $150,000 insurance policy. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death, but later had his sentenced changed to life with the possibility of parole after a second trial.
Trooper Cobb had been with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for six years and is survived by her parents.
Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama
End of Watch: Sunday, October 11, 1987
Biographical Info
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 11, 1987
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Trooper Cobb was shot and killed by her boyfriend, who was also a state trooper. The suspect murdered her while she was on duty over a $150,000 insurance policy. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to death, but later had his sentenced changed to life with the possibility of parole after a second trial.
Trooper Cobb had been with the Alabama Department of Public Safety for six years and is survived by her parents.
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