Authorities in Georgia are trying to piece together what happened before Telvin ‘Telbo Rackins’ Osborne, a Black man, was shot and killed in Burke County by his girlfriend, Hannah Grace Cobb
Two days after Telvin Osborne was discovered with a chest wound in a bedroom of his and Cobb’s Waynesboro home, the tragedy gained widespread attention on social media on Tuesday, February 25. At a local hospital, the father of two was declared dead.
Telvin ‘Telbo Rackins’ Osborne posts slandering black women online go viral as he’s killed by girlfriend Hannah Grace Cobb
The gunshot was reported to deputies at 5:45 a.m. on February 23. Cobb was described as collaborating with officials in a public bulletin. The 28-year-old was taken into custody and accused of felony involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday.
Let this Telvin Osborne killing be a lesson to all the self-hating men and women of the Black community. You come out here on social media or in the real world proclaiming how much you hate the people of your community and, in his case, his hate of Black women, please know we… pic.twitter.com/eOyvnhajLu
— Nicole's View 🇺🇲 (@BLKLiberation84) February 27, 2025
Sheriff Alfonzo Williams told the media, “Through this investigation and interviews with family members, it is evident that both sides, that both families, are deeply concerned for the well-being of all parties involved. The case is truly heartbreaking,” during a press conference.
Telvin Osborne, a 30-year-old father of two from Burke County, Georgia, was shot and killed by his 28-year-old girlfriend, Hannah Cobb and initially, Cobb claimed the shooting was accidental, stating she had been cleaning her firearm after a night out at a club. However, after further investigation, authorities charged her with involuntary manslaughter.
After his death, A resurfaced quote, allegedly from Osborne, stated, “I’ll f*ck a dog before I f*ck a Black b*tch. It gotta be a white dog tho” as he faced backlash from the Black community for smearing black women in a bid to simp after white ones. This was one of the many messages posted by Telvin online as he took unbated swipes at women of color.
Black women stay out of this! Not our battle! #telborackins #hannahgracecobb pic.twitter.com/HYHh4NYfLn
— The General (@shanellejaboa) February 26, 2025
In addition to the circumstances surrounding his murder, Telvin Osborne’s shooting death has sparked a flurry of social media reactions because of his prior remarks demeaning Black women. Several internet users have voiced conflicting opinions, with some expressing little pity for Osborne and pointing to his own statements as proof of a deep-seated loathing for himself.
One user said, “This one hurt because this is my man’s family but I still gotta tell the truth. Ole boy Telvin was on some coon st with his praise of the white women. This is just like that Nigerian dude that got poked up by his white ‘blessing’ then we found all the ‘akatas’. Damn, Telbo.”
‼️A WHITE Woman, Hannah Cobb “allegedly” Came Home From The Club At 5 A.M. and Sh*t and K*lled Her Black Boyfriend Telvin Osborne
She Allegedly Attempted To “Clean” Her Gun In Their Bedroom And Accidentally Shot Him In The Chest. 💔🙏🏽🕊️
QUESTION 🙋🏽♂️: WHY hasn’t Hannah been… pic.twitter.com/HlYD7RgsRt
— i Expose Racists & Pedos (@SeeRacists) February 25, 2025
Telvin Osborne death inquiry
The inquiry in Telvin Osborne case is still ongoing and many concerns remain, the shooting has not yet been deemed an accident. Sheriff Williams stated that “simple battery, family violence, and reckless conduct were among the offenses committed prior to the firearm being discharged.” “It is reckless to go out and get drunk and then bring a firearm into an argument,” he clarified.
The predicate charges for the allegation of involuntary manslaughter are pushing and shoving, which is irresponsible when it occurs during an argument. There may be more charges coming, and search warrants have been issued to obtain phone data and other information. The Burke County Detention Centre is where Cobb is being detained.
Black women, remember to drink water and mind your business when it comes to sympathy for Telvin Osborne being killed by his white girlfriend, Hannah Cobb. He hated you and left the proof. Good riddance to both of em. pic.twitter.com/0SB0qkId8C
— Media Liarz (@MediaLiarz) February 25, 2025