 It is not known where Eorpwald's murder occurred, nor any other details surrounding his death.Historians generally maintain that Ricberht, if he became king at all, succeeded Eorpwald and ruled for three years.Bede does not mention him again, only noting that "the province was in error for three years" (""et exinde tribus annis prouincia in errore uersata est""), prior to the accession of Eorpwald's half-brother (or brother) Sigeberht and his kinsman Ecgric.