Steve McNair would have turned 50 on Valentines Day. Time unknown (evening):Vent "Casper" Gordon gets a call from McNair asking him to meet for drinks at Corner Pub, a downtown sports bar. But Fisher stuck with him, and McNair eventually prospered. Kazemi clocks out at Dave & Buster's. NASHVILLE Friends of Steve McNair say everything seemed normal. By the time McNair was ready, the team was set to move from Houston to Tennessee. 10:23 p.m. Kazemi: do u wanna get out n drink, 10:35 p.m. McNair: Probably not baby having trouble with the kids getting to sleep. At 5 p.m. the same day, police say, she bought the murder weapon for $100 from Adrian Gilliam Jr., in a mall parking lot. Or sign in with one of these services August 12, 2021. The death of iconic Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair shook the sports world to its core back in 2009. Steve Helber/AP. 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. "When you transition from the game mentally and physically and emotionally transitionyou go through so much change. Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 10:30 a.m. Kazemi: im tryin I just want this pain in my chest to go away, 10:32 a.m. McNair: You want me to come see about u. And all of them for free, Williams said. There was Leah Ignagni, a 25-year-old withwhom McNair hada relationship with while being involved with Kazemi. Lost in the fireworks and festivities of July 4, was the three-year anniversary of the death of former NFL MVP Steve McNair.McNair, 36, was found dead on July 4, 2009, at his then-girlfriend's . UPDATE: Death Reveals Many Sides Of Steve McNair [Updated 8:26 a.m., 7/6/09] Steve McNair earned the respect of his fellow NFL players for shaking off defenders and injuries. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens before retiring in April 2008. 1 p.m.: Kazemi arrives at Norfleet's apartment with a Subway sandwich. Cause of death: An investigation by Nashville police determined she and McNair died as the result of a murder-suicide. 10:45 p.m.: McNair texts Ignagni and tells her he will be at her apartment within the hour. The two were found dead by McNair's friends, Wayne Neeley and Robert Gaddy. The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair shocked people in Nashville and around the country. He played sparingly the first two seasons, and naturally fans wanted to know why. Photographs: AP. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Fans bailed. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Steve "Air" McNair was one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League over 13 seasons, mostly with the Tennessee Titans. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron says, "The gun was purchased Thursday evening, after the traffic stop, after the DUI arrest.". The official ruling of the case surrounding Steve McNair and Kazemi's deaths is murder/suicide. Steve McNair was born on Valentine's Day, and he died on the Fourth of July. 10 years after the death of Steve McNair, the former NFL QB who seemingly led a double life. Every player every person I know would do well to provide for their family like he has. "I am still shook up.". At the time of the shooting, McNair was thought to be sleeping on the sofa. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The original gave Steve McNair's age as 30. He has taken very good care of all of the children, his wife and his mother, Cook said in a phone interview from Hattiesburg, Miss. Once a Titan, always a Titan. 8 p.m.: Gordon closes the restaurant and hears from McNair a bit later claiming the alarm went off at the restaurant. Drink some water. McNair found wide receiver Kevin Dyson who tried his best but was stopped inches short of the goal line. All rights reserved. McNair left a large estate behind thats in probate in both Tennessee and Mississippi. A community-oriented and generous leader of a man. Former Titans quarterback McNair shot to death, UFC 285 live results and analysis: Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane, Morant to miss two games after video with gun, Las Vegas prepared to give A's 'better opportunity', Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, Curry, Iguodala probable to return vs. Lakers, Sources: Suns hiring Pistons' Bartelstein as CEO, Mbappe breaks PSG's all-time scoring record, Bruins stroll past Kane, Rangers, win 10th in row, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. He was booed. All in the family: how three generations of Jaquezes have ruled West Coast basketball, Alonso says Aston 'living a dream,' eyes podium, Top moments from Brady, Manning, Jordan and other athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live'. She stalked the other woman in an effort to learn her identity but never confronted her, police said. 1:45 a.m.: Keith Norfleet, Kazemi's ex-boyfriend, gets a call from Kazemi after his shift at White Castle. "He put this organization on the map here in Tennessee," Fisher said of McNair. The Triangle Tribune has been here since 1998 to provide news and commentary for and about the African American community. He threw 14 touchdown passes and threw for 2,665 yards. Ten years later, thoseclose to McNair reiterate one point but end at another. McNair didn't play a minute for Boro in Carrick's first couple of months in charge, but got a chance after Fry was sent off at Sunderland and has started five out of six games since. This article was amended on 10 July 2009. Obituary. Mechelle disputed that they werent invited. Even though he left no will, Steve McNair's entire immediate family has been provided for under instructions the slain . She was charged with DUI. April 11, 2020 8:28 am ET. Steve McNair, a Mississippi native who starred at Alcorn State University and became a Heisman Trophy candidate, died on July 4, 2009. . Police earlier had labeled McNair's death a homicide, but waited for further tests and the revelations about Kazemi's personal problems before concluding that she pulled the trigger in a condominium McNair rented with a friend. Few of today's quarterbacks would play through such turmoil. A police investigation and later tests proved that Kazemi killed McNair, who was 36, before committing suicide. 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. 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. Despite the naysayers, McNair finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. The Tennessee Titans opened LP Field for fans to watch video highlights of McNair's 13-year NFL career, look at photos of the quarterback and had a book for them to write messages that will be given to the family. The death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair shocked people in Nashville and around the country. Paddy McNair of Middlesbrough in action against West Brom (Image: Steve Flynn/News Images) Group 28 Get the latest Boro stories straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Timeline of Steve McNair and Sahel 'Jenni' Kazemi leading up to their deaths. On July 8, Nashville Police Chief Ronal Serpas told reporters, "We do believe, no questions, that she killed Mr. McNair and then killed herself. And why is the headline saying, Hand Him the Heisman.. "My thing, what I would say to this new generation or this new group coming in, respect and appreciate what you have now because you never know," Dyson said. On July 4, 2009, Steve McNair and Sahel Jenni Kazemi were found dead with gunshot wounds in a condo that McNair had rented in Nashville. Here was an NFL quarterback one season into retirement, a former co-MVP . The Metro Nashville Police Department ruled it a murder-suicide with Kazemi as the perpetrator. 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. She was found dead near the body of former professional football quarterback Steve McNair, 36, in his Nashville condominium. Police said Kazemi, 20, shot McNair in his left temple as he slept on his couch in the early hours of Saturday. He completed all three of his passes for 55 yards, including the winning touchdown. McNair was selected behind Ki-Jana Carter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Tony Boselli of the Jacksonville Jaguars. 5-6 p.m.: Gilliam sells Kazemi a 9 mm handgun in the parking lot of Dave &Buster's before her shift begins. "He gave this really impactful, heartfelt speech that moved the crowd into giving toward his foundation," George said. ", 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. 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. Time unknown: After she is bonded out, Kazemi catches up with McNair and is seen to be angry and yelling at him. McNair, 36, a quarterback for the Tennessee Titans most of his career, met Kazemi six months ago at a restaurant where she was a waitress and his family often ate. I got the guy transferring the money, 4:01 p.m. Kazemi: do u have my acc number, 4:04 p.m. Kazemi: baby I have to be w u 2nite. College . Appreciate what you have every year. He was shot four timestwice in the body and once in the head. Born in Inman, SC (but grew up in Calhoun Falls, SC), he was a son of the late Lawrence O. and Emma . She had a single gunshot wound to the head. She was also making payments on another car after she couldn't sell it. Investigators may never know why Kazemi shot McNair four times as he dozed on a sofa early Saturday before turning the gun on herself, Police Chief Ronal Serpas said. McNair was shot and killed by his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi, in a murder-suicide on July 4, 2009. He later bailed her out. All indications are that it was a murder-suicide, but police are investigating all angles. UPDATED 4:54 p.m. Nashville police have now confirmed Steve McNair's death was indeed a murder. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday inside a residence in Nashville, police said. She then killed herself. I knew about HBCUs, of course, with Morgan State and Coppin State in the area, but didnt follow HBCU sports. McNairs college career was fascinating because he was so talented, so extraordinary and yet couldnt gain the respect he deserved from mainstream media. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. will be showcased in each installment. I didnt want to touch him but I saw blood on my best friend and I was almost panicking myself. You're a play away, a year away -- a situation away -- from it being over.". . He was named the NFLs Co-Most Valuable Player in 2003 along with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. When Nashville, Tennessee, finally got its own team in the National Football League in 1999, it named its new stadium the Coliseum. 3 p.m.: Kazemi leaves Norfleet's apartment. 6:54 a.m.: Norfleet hears banging on his apartment door. ", A note attached to a small blue teddy bear read, "We will never forget you, Steve. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Steve McNair would have turned 50 on Valentine's Day. He ledthem multiple times a year in both Nashville and Mississippi, until the summer of his death. 10:34 a.m. Kazemi: im gonna try to sleep. But, the records obtained by CBS News show that the two-hour absence actually took place the day before, on Wednesday, July 1, "completely contradicting the police timeline, bringing into question if Kazemi ever even bought the gun," Keteyian says. She seemed happy and eager to build a life with him, but something went wrong. "(She was) very positive happy and upbeat all the time," former Kazemi boyfriend Keith Norfleet, observed to CBS News. Shocking, Mason said. Williams, who helped run McNair's camps,saw how involved and engaged he was when working with young players. 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. But interviews with friends revealed that she was making payments on two cars, her rent was doubling and she suspected the married McNair was having a second affair with another young woman. Police believed she shot McNair in the temple while he was . It took McNair two years to ease his way into becoming a starting quarterback in the NFL. Mu is handling media inquiries for Thursday night's memorial service in Nashville. 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. 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. But now those closest to Kazemi -- speaking for the first time -- say they find that ruling impossible to believe. He was 36. McNair was in the front seat, but didn't break the law and was allowed to leave by taxi. McNair took Kazemi on vacations and for her 20th birthday presented her with a luxurious Cadillac Escalde SUV. According to Kazemi's family and friends, McNair had told Kazemi he was separated and, they say, she was about to move in with him. 6:15 p.m.: Kazemi clocks in at Dave &Busters. McNair explained he wanted to spend more time with his family after an injury-riddled career, and it made perfect sense. He got up and came back to the huddle to 10 other stunned teammates. McNair stays for maybe 20 minutesbefore leaving with Ali. Kazemi's roommate had decided to move out, leaving her responsible for the entire $1,000 per month rent payment. There were the uncomfortable details that emerged in the days, weeks and months . McNair played with pain for several years, and the injuries ultimately forced him to retire. McNair and his family frequented the restaurant where Kazemi was a waitress, according employees and patrons of Dave & Buster's in Nashville. It wasn't McNair's refusal to buckle to the poundings that showed his true character, George said. "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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Some are fortunate enough to play 13 years like Steve McNair. 10:29 a.m. McNair: Set down baby and rest for a minute. Stroud didn't take part in the athletic testing on Saturday, but that didn't stop the Ohio State QB from making a grand impression. Homicide Suspect/Suicide Victim: Sahel Kazemi. "Would've loved to see what he could've blossomed into as a businessman, as a philanthropist, as a man of God," George said. Mason's favorite memory? The arrest affidavit said Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath, but refused a breathalyzer test, saying "she was not drunk, she was high.". . His death, on July 4, 2009, was . Mechelle McNair has declined comment and an interview request through a publicist. When I walked in I knew it immediately (something was wrong), Gaddy said at the time. The McNair Family appreciates and continues to request your prayers at this time.". But associate Mike Mu, who has worked with McNair's charitable association for years, said McNair's wife, Mechelle McNair, "didn't know who this girl is." Mac never said anything to me about he was going to get a divorce, and ever since this has all happened everybody is trying to paint a certain picture and they need to talk about what they know," Gaddy told the newspaper. NewsOne Featured Video. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies, From bubble struggles to NCAA seed improvement, why these final weekend games matter, Transfer Talk: Barcelona circling as Man City tell Silva he can leave, Foden's return to form helps mask De Bruyne's troubles, Nelson sends Arsenal into euphoria with last-gasp winner over Bournemouth. She told a friend on Friday that "My life is a ball of s- and I should end it," Serpas said. McNair's 10-year-old son was old enough to understand the information, the media focus on his father, and all the horrible things people were saying. 9:23 p.m.: Kazemi returns from her lunch break. Saturday marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Steve McNair. Aaron said the gun was not "readily apparent" when police first arrived. Reports have shown that McNairs cellphone records had text messages from numerous women. Kazemi purchased the gun two days before both were found dead in McNair's Nashville condo, police said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. McNairwas exposed to the pressures marquee athletes face. (AP) Alcorn State University says it will officially retire the No. SEC Men's Basketball Tournament 2023 bracket, schedule, TV info, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. October 19, 2009 / 8:13 AM It was nearly 11 years ago when former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was found dead next to a young woman in a downtown Nashville condo. It is a sad, sad day. Associated Press. She did, but her body slid to the floor and ended up at McNair's feet, Serpas said. He does not have keys to the car and leaves it. "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. Kazemi, known as Jenny to her friends, fled Iran as a teenager with her family. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Time unknown:Kazemi has a conversation with her shift manager about her relationship with McNair, the living situation andDUI circumstances. It seems that no matter how many ways you look at McNair's life or his death, it's hard to recall everything he did knowing that there was still so much he could have done. Steve McNair, a former NFL quarterback with the Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens, was shot to death in Nashville on July 4, 2009. Police believe that Kazemi finding out about Ignagni fueled her deadlyintentions. Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron . "He helped start that trend.". Published Thursday, February 16, 2023. by Bonitta Best. She tells him she has been arrestedand requests that he come get her car and drive it home for her. We immediately think of his family, his boys. Unfortunately, the SI cover jinxed him, and McNair had one of his worst games, but I had caught HBCU sports fever! That reality, on top of McNair being gone, won't make moving on any easier for his family, especially his children, who, by all accounts, were the most important things in his life. 1:14 a.m.: Kazemi places a call to McNair. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! In the early morning hours of July 4, 2009, Kazemi killed McNair and herself, police said. He had other properties as well, including The Ranch, the 647-acre farm and house near his boyhood home of Mount Olive in southern Mississippi. One year after former Tennessee Titans star Steve McNair was shot and killed, details emerge about the life of Sahel Kazemi, the woman who police say pulled the trigger then turned the gun on herself. Time unknown:Kazemi and friend Emily Andrews speak on the phone about Kazemi'sDUI arrest. "I am deeply saddened to learn of today's tragic news regarding the death of Steve McNair. "She was reliable 90 percent of the time," manager Chris Truelove said of Kazemi. His most noted drive, the last one in that Super Bowl, came when he led the Titans 87 yards in the final minute and 48 seconds, only to come up a yard short of the tying touchdown. And never-before-seen surveillance video shows Kazemi at the jail the night of her DUI. But for that to happen to theinfallibleMcNair? Here pictures Crime scene: michelle mcnair picture, sahel kamezi pictures, sahel kamezi pictures, steve mcnair memorial, steve mcnair update, steve mcnair sons,sahel kazemi photo. Steve McNair's death on the Fourth of July has revealed that the former football star may have had a dark side that had been hidden from public view, the AP writes.Indeed, even McNair's wife may have only become aware of the romantic affair he had been carrying on with 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi after his death, sources told the New York Daily News "And I choose to focus on the good times, the great memories.". Steve McNair had wills drafted two or three times before his death, but never signed them. Steve McNair's death still hurts 14 years later. The Titans gave me their tickets and I let them know that I had them, Mechelle said via a telephone call to WJTV. Im here if u need me, 11:54 a.m. McNair: Are you feeling better baby. Ozzie Newsome, Ravens executive vice president and general manager, said he immediately thought of McNair's four sons. Repeatedly. It has to be consistent and accurate leading up to the shooting, or you may not have a murder-suicide. 8:27 p.m.: Kazemi places a call to Gilliam. Noon: Norfleets friend calls someoneto pick him up from the apartment where he had spent the night. The officer responds, "He's not happy." The two had been linked romantically despite the fact McNair was married. The shocking death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and infidelity among sports stars is the main topic of discussion among families of professional athletes. Were a platform for your news, your voice and your community. A lot of the guests liked being around her, and she liked being around the guests.". She would describe this discovery to her friend, EmilyAndrews, during a phone call on July 2. He was the epitome of a throwback player, who viewed pain-numbing shots as part of his equipment and saw opposing defenses as chum. Nov 7, 2018. Farahani tells her to clock out for the rest of the night. He felt like it was his responsibility to lead by working hard every day, no matter what.". He played in a run-first offense that didn't fit his skill set. Now, you young'uns might consider that ancient, but those of us 50 and older know that McNair, though retired from football, could still be living life to the fullest. Kazemi does not mention anger toward McNair but does say at the end of the conversationMy life is just shit and I should end it.. 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. She talks to strangers, at one point helps fixing a woman's hair. Steve McNair Net Worth: Steve McNair was an American football player who had a net worth of $26 Million. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper.