College grad, 22, was shot dead by boyfriend’s dad while he showed off antique gun: lawsuit
A 22-year-old college graduate was fatally shot by her boyfriend's father while he was showing off an antique gun. The incident occurred in March, and the shooting has been ruled accidental by the coroner. The victim's family has filed a lawsuit against the father for negligence, seeking damages for her death.
- ▪Whitney Robeson was shot in the chest by Jeffrey Scott Towers while he displayed a loaded antique revolver.
- ▪The Jefferson County coroner ruled the shooting accidental, but Towers has been charged with manslaughter.
- ▪Robeson's family claims Towers should have inspected the gun before showing it to her.
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US News College grad, 22, was shot dead by boyfriend’s dad while he showed off antique gun: lawsuit By Patrick Reilly Published May 18, 2026, 2:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The 22-year-old Auburn graduate allegedly killed by her boyfriend’s father was accidentally shot as he showed off a loaded antique gun, according to a lawsuit filed by her parents. Whitney Robeson — who had just started her dream job as a consultant — was killed as her boyfriend’s 54-year-old dad, Jeffrey Scott Towers, 54, showed her a .22 caliber revolver in the attic of his home in Titusville, Alabama in March, according to the lawsuit obtained by AL.com.
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