Former UConn basketball player arrested after mother found shot, killed
- Eric Cobb, a former UConn basketball player, was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother, Erika Ellen Winford, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
- Winford, 51, was found with multiple gunshot wounds in the backyard of their home, wrapped in blankets, as reported by local authorities.
- Police discovered an AR-style rifle, a 9mm handgun, and 14 spent 9mm shell casings at the scene, according to investigations by the Sheriff’s Office.
- Witnesses reported hearing Winford scream, 'He’s going to kill me,' before shots were fired, confirming a chaotic scene prior to the discovery of her body.
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Former Basketball Star Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother: REPORT
Former UConn basketball player Eric Cobb has been arrested on a murder charge.Cobb was taken into custody Tuesday for the alleged murder of his mother, Erika Ellen Winford, was found "wrapped in blankets and towels in the backyard" of their home in Jacksonville, the local authorities announced on X."She had suffered a gunshot wound and was tragically pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers detained Cobb as he attempted to leave the home. Foll…
Former College Hoops Player Charged With Killing Mother
A former basketball player who played pro ball in Croatia after being kicked off his college team for violent behavior has been arrested for his mother’s murder in Florida. Eric Cobb, 28, stands accused of shooting 51-year-old Erika Winford to death and leaving her body wrapped in a blanket and towels in the backyard of her home in Durkeeville. Neighbors reportedly heard Winford screaming and the gunshots Sunday evening, but none of them bothere…
Former UConn Basketball Star Charged With Killing His Own Mother, The Details Will Make Your Skin Crawl
A former University of Connecticut basketball player, Eric Cobb, has been charged in connection with the death of his mother, Erika Winford, 51, in Jacksonville, Fla. The details are the stuff of nightmares.Read more...
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