Eric Naposki

Who is Eric Naposki?

Eric Andrew Naposki is a convicted murderer serving life in prison without parole. He was formerly an American football player who played in the National Football League and World League of American Football between 1988 and 1997. He played two seasons with the New England Patriots, one season with the Indianapolis Colts, and four seasons with the Barcelona Dragons, winning World Bowl V in his last season. While with the Dragons he recorded 16.5 sacks in 3.5 seasons with one touchdown, one interception, and several blocked punts and field goals. He was also a reserve player in camps with both the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets.

On May 21, 2009, Naposki was arrested in Connecticut and charged with a murder committed 15 years earlier in December, 1994 in Newport Beach, California. He was charged with killing Bill McLaughlin so that McLaughlin's girlfriend, Nanette Johnston, could collect his life insurance. Naposki was romantically linked to Johnston at the time. On July 14, 2011, Naposki was convicted of the murder. He was scheduled to be sentenced on October 21, 2011, however on that date sentencing was delayed until 2012. On January 23, 2012 a jury also convicted Nanette Johnston for the murder. On August 10, 2012 Naposki was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.