Former Falcons player’s brother charged with murder after mother found dead at Atlanta townhome - WSB-TV
The brother of former Atlanta Falcons player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder following the death of their mother at a residence in Atlanta.
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The brief
Police discovered the body of an elderly woman at a townhome in the Buckhead neighborhood during a wellness check. Following the discovery, authorities detained a man at the scene.
Coverage from WSB-TV, NBC Sports, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Yahoo Sports, and Syracuse.com reports that the man in custody is the brother of former NFL player Calais Campbell. The individual has been formally charged with murder in connection with the death of their mother.
Legal proceedings regarding the charges are pending. Future updates will depend on forthcoming statements from the Atlanta Police Department.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 132d ago.
Quick answers
Who is the suspect in this case?
The suspect is the brother of former Atlanta Falcons player Calais Campbell.
Where was the victim discovered?
The victim was found at a townhome in the Buckhead area of Atlanta during a wellness check.
What charges have been filed?
The suspect has been charged with murder.
Coverage (25)
- Brother of former Falcons star, current Ravens player Calais Campbell charged in mother's Atlanta murder CBS News · 131d ago
- Brother of NFL star Calais Campbell charged with their mother's murder ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 132d ago
- 911 calls released in death of NFL player’s mother at Buckhead home; brother charged with murder WSB-TV · 132d ago
- Brother of NFL star Calais Campbell charged with murder after mother found dead in Atlanta home NBC 6 South Florida · 132d ago
- “Prayers Up”, “Heartbreaking” – NFL Community Rallies Behind Calais Campbell As Mother Is Found Dead Yahoo Sports · 132d ago
- Mike Preston: Calais Campbell’s family tragedy puts football in perspective Baltimore Sun · 132d ago
- Former Falcons player’s brother booked into jail after mom found dead in Buckhead WSB-TV · 132d ago
- NFL Star Calais Campbell’s Mother Found Dead, Brother Charged With Murder Yahoo Sports · 132d ago
- Calais Campbell's mother found dead, brother charged with murder ESPN · 132d ago
- Ravens’ Calais Campbell’s mother found dead in Atlanta; brother a suspect in death NBC News · 132d ago
- NFL player Calais Campbell’s brother is charged with murder after mother found dead WTOP · 132d ago
- Former Falcons player’s brother charged with murder after mother found dead at Atlanta townhome WSB-TV · 132d ago
- NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead Newsday · 132d ago
- Mother of former Atlanta Falcons player found dead, brother arrested FOX 5 Atlanta · 132d ago
- Brother of NFL star charged with murder after their mother is found dead in Atlanta home The Independent · 132d ago
- Mother of NFL's Calais Campbell identified as victim in Buckhead killing; suspect is reportedly Campbell's brother 11Alive.com · 132d ago
- NFL Star Calais Campbell's Family Makes Heartbreaking 911 Call In Mother's Murder yahoo.com · 132d ago
- SUN: Mother of Ravens’ Calais Campbell killed; brother charged WBFF · 132d ago
- Brother of NFL star Calais Campbell charged with the murder of their mother CBS Sports · 132d ago
- Mother of Ravens Calais Campbell found dead, brother facing charges WBAL-TV · 132d ago
- Calais Campbell’s brother charged with murder in the death of their mother NBC Sports · 132d ago
- ‘Elderly’ woman dead, man detained after wellness check at Buckhead home, police say Atlanta Journal-Constitution · 132d ago
- NFL star’s mom found dead, his brother charged with murder Syracuse.com · 132d ago
- NFL star Campbell's brother charged with murder in mother's death Yahoo Sports · 132d ago
- Former Falcons player’s brother charged with murder after mother found dead at Atlanta townhome WSB-TV · 132d ago
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