Eric Naposki

Linebacker Eric Naposki played two seasons of professional football in the National Football League, with the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts.

On May 20, 2009, Naposki and his ex-girlfriend Nanette Packard McNeal were charged with the 1994 murder of millionaire William Francis McLaughlin. According to police, Packard McNeal convinced Noposki to murder McLaughlin to cash in on a $1 million insurance policy.KTLA: Former NFL Player, Girlfriend Arrested in Cold Case Murder

Naposki was arrested on May 20, 2009, and charged with the December 15, 2004, murder of millionaire businessman William Francis McLaughlin. In the 1980s, McLaughlin founded a company that filters plasma from blood. According to reports, Naposki's live-in girlfriend, Nanette Packard McNeal, formed a romantic relationship with McLaughlin after he answered a personal ad she had placed. McLaughlin supported Packard McNeal financially, added her to his will and she also took out a $1 million life insurance policy on McLaughlin.KTLA: Former NFL Player, Girlfriend Arrested in Cold Case Murder

Police allege that Packard McNeal convinced Naposki to murder McLaughlin for financial gain. Naposki allegedly agreed and shot McLaughlin six times in his kitchen, While Packard McNeal was charged with stealing nearly $500,000 from McLaughlin, neither were ever charged with the murder as the weapon was never found. Naposki faces charges of murder for financial gain and personal use of a firearm. Packard McNeal was also charged with felony murder for financial gain and both could face life in prison if convicted.KTLA: Former NFL Player, Girlfriend Arrested in Cold Case Murder