AL - Former police officer David McCoy charged for murdering pregnant girlfriend Courtney Spraggins - 3/31/23

[Bishop Black]

Ex-Ala. Cop Indicted on Accusations He Killed Pregnant Girlfriend, Then Called 911 Claiming She Shot Herself

David McCoy is charged with three counts of capital murder in connection with the death of Courtney Spraggins and her unborn baby.

people.com

A former police officer in Huntsville, Ala., has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly killing his pregnant girlfriend last January and then telling 911 dispatchers that she fatally shot herself, authorities said.

David McCoy was indicted on three counts of capital murder in connection with the death of Courtney Spraggins and her unborn baby, according to the March 24 indictment obtained by WHNT-TV.

Citing law enforcement sources, the station reports that McCoy, who was off-duty at the time, allegedly called 911 to report the shooting and told investigators that Spraggins had committed suicide.

 

[DrQ]

IMHO So many women become victims of violence when pregnant. It is sad and the loss is doubled. Pictures can be deceiving but looking at this man does not make me feel warm and fuzzy. I wouldn't want him to stop me for speeding. I am sad for her.

 

[worm]

It’s always worth noting how these agencies are sure to terminate before going public so the “Ex” or “former” is in the headline. Blaming suicide seems to be pretty common too.

 

[JurassicParker]

I’ll never understand how murder seems like a better option than just breaking up. He doesn’t have to pay child support now but he’s also most likely going to spend the rest of his life in prison. There’s no way he thought he would get away with it. Forensics, etc are so advanced. Sending healing vibes to the family of the victim and her unborn child.