Brazilian newspaper says Gatti may have committed suicideSAO PAULO — An autopsy indicates former boxing champion Arturo Gatti may have committed suicide, been accidentally killed or murdered, according to a Brazilian newspaper that said it obtained a copy of the coroner’s initial findings. Feds Makes the First Arrest in McNair’s Case, Plot Will Unfold
2 Tour de France riders slightly injured along road in suspected air-rifle shootingCOLMAR, France — Two Tour de France cyclists were slightly injured Friday in what their teams suspect was an air-rifle shooting. Feds arrest convicted murderer for selling gun in Steve McNair killing
Police formally accuse wife of former boxing champ Arturo Gatti after his death in BrazilSAO PAULO — Brazilian authorities detained the wife of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti and formally accused her Sunday of killing him at a posh seaside tourist resort in Brazil. Ohio man convicted of shooting ex-Colts player Michael Woods pleads not guilty to deathCLEVELAND — A man in Ohio has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder 27 years after he fired a gunshot that investigators say caused a former NFL player’s kidney-infection death this year. Family, friends remember, honor ex-NFL QB McNair, who police say was killed by girlfriendNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s pastor and close friend cautioned against judging the ex-NFL quarterback Thursday, reminding people who gathered for his memorial not to cast the first stone when talking about his life off the field. Fans begin lining up to honor slain ex-NFL QB McNair
Police: McNair shot dead in his sleep by girlfriend who believed he was seeing someone elseNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL star Steve McNair was shot dead in his sleep last week by a 20-year-old girlfriend distraught about mounting financial problems and her belief that he was seeing someone else, police said Wednesday. Police confirm ex-NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriend killed him before shooting herself
Finally Some Clear Evidence on McNair’s Murder
Medical examiner: Lack of motive causes investigators to move cautiously in Steve McNair probeNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee’s state medical examiner said Tuesday that investigators have been hesitant to conclude that Steve McNair’s girlfriend killed the NFL star and herself because she didn’t appear to have a motive, but that murder-suicide is the most likely scenario. Police await ballistics test on gun bought by slain NFL star Steve McNair’s girlfriendNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Investigators were waiting for ballistics tests on a gun recently bought by the girlfriend of slain former NFL star Steve McNair to determine whether the firearm found at the scene killed the two. Gun that Shot McNair was Bought by His Girlfriend Two Days Back : Police Reports
McNair swept up girlfriend with gifts and trips, relative says, before affair’s deadly endNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The star quarterback and the waitress met six months ago, at a restaurant where she worked and his family often ate. He was married and 16 years older, but she seemed happy and eager to build a life with him. Relative told by police that woman found dead with McNair had recently bought a handgunNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend bought a gun a couple of days before she was found dead alongside the slain former NFL quarterback, her relative said Monday. Fourth of July shooting thrusts darker side of former NFL QB’s private life into spotlight
Police rule shooting of ex-NFL QB McNair a homicide; death of girlfriend still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Shot twice in the head and two more times in the chest, former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was the victim of a homicide, police declared Sunday. But authorities wouldn’t say it was a murder-suicide — even with his 20-year-old girlfriend dead at his feet from a single bullet. Police rule shooting of McNair a homicide; death of woman found with him still unclassifiedNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s shooting death was a homicide, police said Sunday, but authorities stopped short of saying it was a murder-suicide committed by the 20-year-old girlfriend found dead by his side. Northern Iowa football player Austin Steichen among 3 men charged with assaultARNOLDS PARK, Iowa — Northern Iowa offensive lineman Austin Steichen and two other men have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault. Already facing DUI manslaughter charge, ex-Yankee Jim Leyrtiz accused of battery in Fla.DAVIE, Fla. — Former major leaguer Jim Leyritz was arrested Thursday in South Florida on charges of domestic battery against his ex-wife, just two months before his trial on a DUI manslaughter charge was set to begin. Thousands attend funeral for Iowa football coach shot and killed during a team workout
PARKERSBURG, Iowa — Thousands of mourners gathered Monday to remember a slain high school football coach as a man of faith who believed in leading by example. Family, friends and former players packed into a church, community center and parking lot for the funeral for Ed Thomas, the 58-year-old longtime coach at Aplington-Parkersburg High School who was gunned down Wednesday in the school weight room. Suspect partially paralyzed after off-duty officer shoots him outside Angel StadiumANAHEIM, Calif. — One of two brothers accused of assaulting an off-duty Anaheim police officer outside Angel Stadium has been partially paralyzed after the officer shot both suspects. The NFL is not waiting for Burress’ legal problems to clear before reviewing shooting incidentNEW YORK — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has started his review of the Plaxico Burress shooting incident under the league’s personal conduct policy. More alleged victims come forward, ex-Le Moyne College soccer coach charged with 18 new countsSYRACUSE, N.Y. — The former women’s soccer coach at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., is facing additional sex abuse charges after two more girls came forward claiming inappropriate behavior. Iowa town struggles to understand slaying of popular coach, possible motive of accused killerPARKERSBURG, Iowa — In the years after Mark Becker graduated from high school, friends say he drifted from the community where he played football for the town’s beloved coach. Hospital: Staff never asked to tell police when Parkersburg killing suspect would be releasedPARKERSBURG, Iowa — An Iowa hospital says it treated a 24-year-old man brought in by law enforcement officials and released him shortly before he allegedly gunned down his former football coach. Friends: Before violent death, ‘Coach’ helped rebuild, console Iowa town ravaged by tornadoPARKERSBURG, Iowa — When a fatal tornado ripped through the rural Iowa town Ed Thomas called home, the local football coach became the driving force behind rebuilding. As a trusted and active church member, he encouraged the tiny community to have faith. Police: Off-duty officer shoots 2 after being assaulted in parking lot after LA Angels gameANAHEIM, Calif. — An off-duty police officer shot and wounded two men who had assaulted him in a crowded stadium parking lot after a Colorado Rockies-Los Angeles Angels game, authorities said Thursday. Hundreds of players, friends gather to pray at vigil for slain Iowa high school football coachPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Hundreds of mourners prayed and embraced at a stadium in rural Iowa to remember a longtime high school football coach who authorities say was gunned down by one of his former players. Former player charged in fatal shooting of Iowa football coach who helped launch NFL careersPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Several hundred mourners gathered Wednesday at a rural Iowa stadium named for a popular high school football coach who authorities said was gunned down by a former player who was to have been taken to a psychiatric ward days before. Police: Man accused of killing Iowa football coach was supposed to be taken to psych wardPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Police say a 24-year-old man charged with murdering a prominent Iowa high school football coach was supposed to have been taken to a hospital psychiatric ward after leading police on a car chase. Former player charged in fatal shooting of prominent Iowa high school football coachPARKERSBURG, Iowa — A 24-year-old former high school football player walked into the school’s weight room Wednesday morning and fatally shot his former coach, before sheriff’s deputies arrested him at a nearby home a short time later, authorities said. Former player arrested in weight room slaying of prominent Iowa high school football coachPARKERSBURG, Iowa — Police have charged a 24-year-old former player in the fatal shooting of a prominent Iowa high school football coach. Prominent Iowa football coach shot in high school weight room dies; suspect detainedPARKERSBURG, Iowa — A gunman shot and killed a prominent Iowa high school football coach in the school’s weight room early Wednesday and was taken into custody shortly afterward, authorities said. |
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair’s mistress bought the gun she used to kill him from a convicted murderer whose fiancee was afraid to have it in the house, authorities said Friday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal agents have arrested a convicted murderer for allegedly providing the gun later used to kill ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dozens of Steve McNair fans donned Tennessee Titans gear as they lined up around a funeral home Thursday to honor the slain ex-NFL quarterback’s accomplishments and charity work.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police confirmed Wednesday that ex-NFL star Steve McNair’s 20-year-old girlfriend killed him before turning the gun on herself.
Tests: McNair’s girlfriend had gunpowder on hands
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police say the gun found at the scene where former NFL star Steve McNair died was bought by his girlfriend less than two days before the two were shot to death.
Shooting unveils very different sides of McNair
