BELLINGHAM, Wash. – A Bellingham man who shot and killed his mother late last year has been sentenced.
36-year-old Erich Abrams will spend over 21 years in jail followed by three years of probation, according to court documents.
Abrams shot and killed his mother, Maryann Abrams, at her home on November 18th after getting into an argument with her the day before.
Police were called after Abrams crashed his mother’s car a short distance away from the home.
His lawyers claimed that Abrams was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia and an alcohol use disorder at the time of his mother’s death.
In addition to jail time, Abrams will not be able to possess firearms once he’s released.