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Elizabeth S. Cobb

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Elizabeth S. Cobb

Birth
Alabama, USA
Death
12 Oct 1987 (aged 31)
Alabama, USA
Burial
Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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Trooper Elizabeth S. Cobb
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.

Trooper Elizabeth S. Cobb
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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  • Created by: Michael
  • Added: Mar 4, 2007
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18189583/elizabeth_s-cobb: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth S. Cobb (25 Oct 1955–12 Oct 1987), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18189583, citing Crestview Memorial Gardens, Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Michael (contributor 46873460).