Chiefs Jovan Belcher kills girlfriend, then commits suicide (developing)

[Mt. Crushmore]

@AdamSchefter: Javon Belcher's agent Joe Linta: "I'm in shock. So out of character. He was the last person in the world you would expect to do this."

[Mt. Crushmore]

Good story by Peter King. Talks to his agent.

http://m.si.com/468799/agent-for-belcher-crennel-in-disbelief-over-tragic-murder-suicide/

[K-Dog]

Its terrible news.

SUCH a young kid he REALLY had his whole life ahead of him.

Its hard for me to imagine being in a situation where suicide is actually a viable solution.

Prayers go out to family and friends.

[BaltimoreBean]

[quote name='Mt. Crushmore' timestamp='1354399259' post='1239850']
"Before Jovan killed himself he called me (agent) saying, "Please make sure my beautiful daughter lives the best life possible. I love her."

Quote from his agent.
[/quote]

That account was proven to be fake and has no connection to Javon or his agent.

[gdwy89]

[quote name='Mt. Crushmore' timestamp='1354399259' post='1239850']
"Before Jovan killed himself he called me (agent) saying, "Please make sure my beautiful daughter lives the best life possible. I love her."

Quote from his agent.
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[quote name='Mt. Crushmore' timestamp='1354399465' post='1239854']
Everyone go to Andrew Bynums twitter @33Bynum and find his tweet where he says every RT and follow = $1 donation to the baby girl. Same goes for @Jovan_Belcher which was an account just made by his agent. It is the least that we can do for the little girl.
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Looks like [url="http://deadspin.com/5964903/stop-retweeting-that-obviously-fake-account-that-popped-up-today-pretending-to-be-jovan-belchers-agent"]a lot of people[/url] fell for [url="http://www.kshb.com/dpp/sports/football/chiefs/twitter-account-makes-false-claims-about-donations-in-wake-of-belcher-girlfriends-death"]this[/url].

Edit: ^ Beat me to it.

[cursona pirate]

[quote name='Moderator 6' timestamp='1354378700' post='1239517']
It just puts things into perspective that football is only a game. Nothing is bigger than life itself. Prayers, thoughts, and condolences to those affected, especially the baby.
[/quote]
It's terrible. I feel terrible.

[Malkavian Raven]

[font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][i]We can only speculate what really went wrong, but my deepest condolences and prayers for all those affected by this. That poor child. Here's to hoping Mom pulls through.[/i][/font]

[font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][i]~ Malkavian Raven[/i][/font]
[font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][i]Every day above ground is a good one.[/i][/font]

[Mt. Crushmore]

“The entire Chiefs family is deeply saddened by today’s events, and our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy, thoughts and prayers for the families and friends affected by this unthinkable tragedy. We sincerely appreciate the expressions of sympathy and support we have received from so many in the Kansas City and NFL communities, and ask for continued prayers for the loved ones of those impacted. We will continue to fully cooperate with the authorities and work to ensure that the appropriate counseling resources are available to all members of the organization.”

Chiefs Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt

[JO_75]

After what happened, I am rooting for the Chiefs to win tomorrow. I hope the Chiefs come out and play well in honor of Jovan.

[tsizzle95]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1354410300' post='1239967']
After what happened, I am rooting for the Chiefs to win tomorrow. I hope the Chiefs come out and play well in honor of Jovan.
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i know this is a very sensitive topic... but "in honor of Jovan" makes it sound he went out the right way... he killed his girlfriend and left a 2 month year old baby by itself. granted i dont know all of the details, and exactly why he did any of this. anyways, my condolences to all the families involved.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Moderator 3' timestamp='1354387877' post='1239661']
I can't see the NFL postponing this game...that would just cause more attention focused on the incident, something I'm sure they want to avoid. KC could forfeit, though.
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That's what I was thinking. They have nothing to gain by playing during the trauma/mourning process. The whole team and staff should meet with a counselor tomorrow. From a utilitarian perspective, it would make sense to resign because it would bring them closer to the #1 draft pick.

RIP to Kasandra Perkins and good luck to her daughter!

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1354392198' post='1239732']
He was also young and had no concussion history, that and the fact his brain can't be studied makes any speculation a moot point. All we know is he murdered his girlfriend.
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Technically, it would be manslaughter...

[Clutch Ravens]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1354419790' post='1240028']
Technically, it would be manslaughter...
[/quote]

Reports I've read said multiple gun-shot wounds.

That ain't manslaughter.

[flaccopoe]

[quote name='Clutch Ravens' timestamp='1354420163' post='1240032']
Reports I've read said multiple gun-shot wounds.

That ain't manslaughter.
[/quote]

He could've fired numerous shots in the heat of the moment. To give my theory, it seems to me Belcher was paranoid his girlfriend was cheating on him. Thus, when she came home in the middle of the night from a concert, Belcher snapped in a jealous rage. He then panicked, drove to Arrowhead to make peace with his team and then shot himself in remorse/hopelessness.

[gdwy89]

"[url="http://deadspin.com/5964917/friend-jovan-belcher-was-dazed-suffering-from-short+term-memory-loss-after-last-game-drinking-pain-medication-domestic-tensions-played-role-in-shooting"]When it comes to prescription medication it is unclear from my perspective whether it was diagnosed and authorized by the team or not. However I know he was under the influence of narcotics for pain and I'm sure the toxicology report will reflect this. However, Jovan drank ALOT. On a nightly basis. This is not a mystery as he did so in public and private.[/url]

[url="http://deadspin.com/5964917/friend-jovan-belcher-was-dazed-suffering-from-short+term-memory-loss-after-last-game-drinking-pain-medication-domestic-tensions-played-role-in-shooting"]When it comes to his concussions; if you review the footage of the Cincinnati game he took a few hits to the head directly [...] he was dazed and was suffering from short term memory loss. He could not remember the events that had taken place prior to that game or what he had said to get Kasi to return home.[/url]" - Anonymous friend of Belcher

The victim blaming (i.e. blaming Perkins for her own death) going on it some of the earlier emails from the source is very problematic, but the emails do give some insight into the events leading up to yesterday.

Edit: Fixed link

[redlobster]

Wow on top of this a browns employee committed suicide at the browns stadium . He/she was found hanging from a noose inside the equipment shed .

[MsMarvel73]

I simply can not imagine what must be going through the heads of Romeo Crennel and Scott Pioli right now...

so sad. And that poor little child without parents....Prayers for all.

[TreTheRaven]

[quote name='flaccopoe' timestamp='1354420886' post='1240035']
He could've fired numerous shots in the heat of the moment. To give my theory, it seems to me Belcher was paranoid his girlfriend was cheating on him. Thus, when she came home in the middle of the night from a concert, Belcher snapped in a jealous rage. He then panicked, drove to Arrowhead to make peace with his team and then shot himself in remorse/hopelessness.
[/quote]

Just ridiculous. All because she was late from a concert? Wow.

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/01/3943246/chiefs-player-kills-girlfriend.html

[JO_75]

Report: Belcher shot girlfriend nine times.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/12/02/report-belcher-shot-girlfriend-nine-times/

[display name]

[url="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000103858/article/cleveland-browns-groundskeeper-commits-suicide"]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000103858/article/cleveland-browns-groundskeeper-commits-suicide[/url]
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[Militant X 1]

this is both tragic and sad because now a child is without both of its' parents. my prayers go out to the families.

~Mili

[flaccopoe]

I'm proud of the Chiefs organization for being able to come together and unite the community with a hard-earned win against a white-hot QB in Cam Newton!