Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell is grieving the death of his mother, Nateal Campbell, after his brother was charged with her murder, Yankee Scores reports
What We Know
Nateal Campbell aged 71 was found dead Tuesday inside her Buckhead, Atlanta, apartment as police were performing a welfare check at the request of a worried family member, ABC News reported.
Officers arrived on scene and located a male who looked to have barricaded himself in the home and found an unresponsive elderly woman inside. Her son, 41-year-old Ciarre Campbell, was arrested at the site.
According to the arrest warrants, Nateal Campbell was found with her neck cut and Ciarre Campbell was found with a knife.
He was placed into the Fulton County Jail on accusations of murder, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon, and is being held without bond after waiving a first court appearance.
Tragic: Calais Campbell’s mother was found dead and his brother was charged with murder.
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Warning Signs
Family members had voiced concerns before the homicide, according to court and police records.
Ciarre Campbell’s sister called the police in April after her brother allegedly set a fire in the residence to “rid the house of the demons.”
Nateal Campbell told an officer her son had stopped taking medicine recommended for schizophrenia and neighbors had contacted police many times to report disruptions, according to a report.
Ciarre Campbell’s attorney said his client continues to assert his innocence and begged that the family be left alone while the investigation goes forward.
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Family Statement
The family of Campbell issued a statement confirming his death but did not directly address the claims.
They stated they were comforted knowing Nateal was with her late husband, Chuck, who died in 2003, and asked for space to grieve.
Calais Campbell aged 39 is in his 19th NFL season after joining the Ravens in April.
He also played for the Cardinals, Jaguars, Falcons and Dolphins throughout his career.
