Who Was Ennis Cosby
Ennis Cosby was the son of actor Bill Cosby and his wife Camille Cosby. He was a college student with learning disabilities who advocated for children with similar challenges.
Circumstances of His Death
On the night of January 16, 1997, Ennis Cosby was shot and killed near Interstate 405 in Los Angeles, California. He had pulled over on a freeway off-ramp after his car broke down. A gunman approached his vehicle, demanded money, and shot him when he could not provide it.
Investigation and Aftermath
Police quickly identified and arrested the shooter, Mikhail Markhasev, a Ukrainian immigrant. Markhasev was convicted of murder and robbery in 1998 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case drew national attention partly because of the family's prominence. For more details, see the CNN report on the sentencing.
