NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, who led the famous Tennessee Titans' drive that came a yard short of forcing overtime in the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead Saturday with multiple gunshot wounds, including one to the head. He also says that his cooks car was stolen. Was Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi Framed for the murder of Steve McNair? Ronald McNair was one of the astronauts killed 25 years ago on Jan. 28, when the space shuttle Challenger exploded. On July 4, almost a year-and-a-half into retirement, the 36-year-old married father of four was found brutally killed inside a Nashville condo he rented with a friend. Instead, they would demand to be traded or gripe to the media or simply opt not to earn their potential reward. 2. McNair listed herself and her children as direct heirs, then listed the quarterbacks other children elsewhere in the filing since the court had no immediate proof the children were legally Steve McNairs. Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson put on a show Saturday at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, making history during his highly anticipated workout. She did, but her body slid to the floor and ended up at McNair's feet, Serpas said. You're in disbelief that even what you're hearing and how it happened, happened.". Gaddy later said what he saw would haunt him every day for the rest of his life. JACKSON, Miss. McNair played all 16 games in 2006, his first season in Baltimore, and guided the Ravens to a 13-3 record. McNair left a large estate behind thats in probate in both Tennessee and Mississippi. According to authorities, the murder-suicide capped 48 hours that began with Kazemi's arrest for DUI around 2:30 a.m. two days before the shooting. Steve "Air" McNair was one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League over 13 seasons, mostly with the Tennessee Titans. ", The McNair family released this statement through McNair's agent Bus Cook: "The families of Steve McNair in Mississippi and Tennessee appreciate the concern, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of our loss of a husband, father and son. 3:09 a.m.: Norfleet clocks out at White Castle. Polite spoke to Kazemi just hours before her death and says, "She sounded like normal, happy, bubbly Jenni. She had found out about another one two nights earlier, sending her into a jealous rage. When Nashville, Tennessee, finally got its own team in the National Football League in 1999, it named its new stadium the Coliseum. Azadeh Kazemi, Jenny's sister, told us, "She wasn't angry enough to do something like that. "We do know that she was clearly sending a message during the last five to seven days of her life that things were going bad quickly," Serpas said, though there was no indication she told anyone she planned to harm McNair. McNair played with pain for several years, and the injuries ultimately forced him to retire. McNair, a former NFL quarterback with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens, was shot to death in Nashville on July 4. His body was found, along with that of his alleged girlfriend, at a home he shared with her. She never tells him why she needs the gun. Last September, the Tennessee Titans retired the jersey numbers of both Steve McNair and Eddie George at halftime of their game against the Indianapolis Colts. Next Thursday marks the 10th anniversary of the death of legendary Alcorn State quarterback Steve McNair. She never seems angry or unhappy. The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair shocked people in Nashville and around the country. Mechelle disputed that they werent invited. The Tribune is an independent newsroom free from commercial and political pressures. 8 p.m.: Gordon closes the restaurant and hears from McNair a bit later claiming the alarm went off at the restaurant. Nothing seemed amiss. McNairwas dancing with fire, saidGregg McCrary, a retired FBI agent who spent more than 25 years with the bureau, including about a decade with the Behavioral Science Unit. McNair spent the next eight years as the Titans full-time starter. McNair was selected behind Ki-Jana Carter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Tony Boselli of the Jacksonville Jaguars. She was 20. This has been corrected. Steve McNair was born on Valentine's Day, and he died on the Fourth of July. It caught so much media attention that the Braves next home game was televised on ESPN. But he injured his groin during the season opener last season and never regained the form that put him in those Pro Bowls. He landed on the area of his back where he had the surgery. As for her money problems -- Kazemi's bank statement, seen on "The Early Show" for the first time, shows she had more than $2,500 dollars the day she died, enough to cover her bills. "It was like something you might imagine seeing on TV or in the movies, but never imagine you would see it first-hand, to have that happen to someone you love," Gaddy said, according to The Tennessean of Nashville. 5:45-6 a.m.: McNair leaves Ignagnis apartment and says he is going to his restaurant, Gridiron9. Steve McNair Death Probe Questioned Exclusive Pictures: McNair's Lover Sahel Kazemi. 5 p.m.: Kazemi clocks out for a 30-minute break at Dave & Buster's but doesn't return for two hours. Police said a witness saw McNair arrive at the condo in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Saturday and that Kazemi's vehicle was already there. Friday night, Kazemi left the restaurant early, about 10pm, and she drove to McNair's condominium to await his return. "On the field, there isn't player that was as tough as him, especially at the quarterback position," the Ravens' Derrick Mason said. But, he adds, "We've discovered it's not that simple.". I didn't want to touch him but I saw blood on my best friend and I was almost panicking myself. "He put this organization on the map here in Tennessee," Fisher said of McNair. In the days leading up to Steve McNair's death, he spent time at Nashville bars, went fishing and helped put his . All this bills n everythin else is stressin me out, 3:53 p.m.Kazemi: baby what are you doing, 4 p.m. McNair: At the pool with the kids. Things in the wrong places.". All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. I try to support my brother as much as I can, and I had a chance to come here and spend time with him, McNair said. But, a three-month CBS News investigation has raised doubts about the police conclusion, says Chief Investigative Correspondent Armen Keteyian in the first of a two-part report on "The Early Show. It looked like he was gone and I didnt want to believe it., According to USA Today, police have said Kazemi wasnt McNairs only mistress. Several hours after McNair sprung her from jail, Kazemi's jealousy and fury reached a boiling point. Ex-Kazemi boyfriend Norfleet, who lived with Kazemi for three years told Keteyian that, as far as he knows, Kazemi has "never" possessed a gun, or had a desire to. McNair guided the Titans to a Super Bowl berth during the 1999 season. Gordon says he is going home and McNair tells him he will be at Blue Moon Lagoon. "She was reliable 90 percent of the time," manager Chris Truelove said of Kazemi. I called 911 and told them they needed to get there. "He was the greatest person in the world. It was a very slow news day, until the middle of the afternoon.That's when reports emerged that former Titans and Ravens quarterback Steve McNair, the 2003 NFL co-MVP with Peyton . Fisher didn't mention McNair tutoring quarterback Vince Young, who lost his starting job last season, but Young and McNair had a strong bond that might have helped the young pro fight through his struggles and possibly turn the corner, as McNair once did. McNair played 10 seasons with the Oilers/Titans and two with the Baltimore Ravens. It's those moments, coupled with all those benevolent gestures aimed at bettering his community, that make the circumstances of McNair's death hard to comprehend for those close to him. Mechelle McNair, who has not spoken publicly since the shooting, has been described by people close to her as being very upset and distraught. They are all in our thoughts and prayers," he said "What we admired most about Steve when we played against him was his competitive spirit, and we were lucky enough to have that with us for two years. But there existed another side to the former Titans quarterback and 2003 NFL co-MVP, one that was more susceptible to temptation. She was found dead near the body of former professional football quarterback Steve McNair, 36, in his Nashville condominium. SEC Men's Basketball Tournament 2023 bracket, schedule, TV info, Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi shot and killedMcNair, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron identified the woman as Sahel Kazemi, whom he called a "friend" of McNair's. McNair had been out on the town, and arrived between 1.30 and 2am. After four days, police ruled it a murder-suicide, saying a distraught Sahel Kazemi shot the gridiron star, then took her own life. C.J. The officer arrests Kazemi on DUIcharges but lets Gordon and McNair catch a cab to leave. Time unknown: Kazemi finds used condoms in the bathroom at McNairs downtown condo. It's impossible not to equate McNair with one of the toughest guys to ever play the sport in the NFL. The average cost has climbed 12.7% from USD 3.86 million in the 2020 report.". "I didn't know the state of his marriage. Legal Statement. Some, like myself, have their career shortened by injuries. He was named co-MVP with Peyton Manning in 2003. SI: True Crime's first narrative podcast, Steve McNair: Fall of a Titan will make you re-examine everything you think you know about the quarterback. Once a Titan, always a Titan. December 7, 2017. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Final Season Stats. Fisher offered McNair a chance to attend the Titans' minicamp this year to mentor some of the team's young players and to see if maybe he wanted to eventually coach. He asks her to step out of the car. The world lost a great man today.". Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? His girlfriend of eight months, 20-year-old waitress Sahel Kazemi, known as "Jenni," was found lying facedown near his feet with a single bullet wound to her right temple. Before that, he brought the Titans back from a 16-0 deficit to tie the game. "I didn't have to touch him. As the No. Corrupt Crimes Death of a Football Legend Pro-football legend Steve McNair's secret affair ends in a murder/suicide; Chicago cop Jon Burge provides extremely cruel and unusual punishment. Kazemi laughs and teases the officer but also says she's scared of going to jail. Kevin Dyson caught his 9-yard pass, but was tackled at the 1-yard line by the Rams' Mike Jones. Mason said. Im pretty sure that (McNair) was dealing with some things that we dont know about,former teammate Eddie George said. NASHVILLE Friends of Steve McNair say everything seemed normal. The two were found dead by McNair's friends, Wayne Neeley and Robert Gaddy. It took McNair two years to ease his way into becoming a starting quarterback in the NFL. Kevin Dyson, who caught a pass from McNair but fell only one yard short of scoring a potential game-tying touchdown in the Tennessee Titans' lone Super Bowl, said McNair's death shouldn't be an example used to preach to young people about doing things certain ways.