Chiefs Chiefs' Player Jevon Belcher involved in murder-suicide, shoots self at Arrowhead - Page 77

MoreLemonPledge · 10:32 AM

No details yet. Just came across on the news.

edit: Sources say the player is Jovan Belcher. Police have yet to confirm.

An unnamed Kansas City Chiefs player has committed suicide at the team facility and authorities are on the scene, the police confirmed to ESPN on Saturday morning.

Local reports say police are operating with the belief the player fatally shot his girlfriend at a house before driving to Arrowhead Stadium and killing himself at around 8 a.m local time. The Associated Press reported the player's age to be 25.

"We can confirm that there was an incident at Arrowhead earlier this morning," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We are cooperating with authorities in their investigation."

There were no other injuries at the team facility, police said.

The Chiefs (1-10) were preparing to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

The NFL has told the Panthers to travel as planned to Kansas City on Saturday, the Charlotte Observer has reported, citing interim general manager Brandon Beane.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...-team-facility

The Poz · 12-01-2012, 01:53 PM

I'll be upset if they put Belcher's # on their helmets. If anything they put the initials of both the mother he murdered and the 3 month old he orphaned. Sure, he was troubled but ruining dozens of lives of those involved was pure selfishness.

suds79 · 12-01-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

That can happen to anyone, you douche. Show some class.

You really don't believe in personal responsibility at all then if you truly believe temporary insanity can happen to anybody any time.

Are you a lawyer?

Hootie · 12-01-2012, 01:53 PM

Belcher made $2M this year...pretty sure the kid gets that estate...or at least a good portion when she turns 18. Leave the SOC funds to the boys and girls club.

LiL stumppy · 12-01-2012, 01:54 PM

There is a comment on one of her pics where Jackie's wife says something about the baby and Jevon...

**Bearcat** · 12-01-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

Why doesn't everyone just calm down with the personal attacks? Geez Louise!

But, I want to use this opportunity to get on my soapbox and be self-righteous while showing off my mad speculation skillz...

Hootie · 12-01-2012, 01:54 PM

And this is no worse than the Rae Carruth tragedy...other than people other than chiefs fans knew Rae Carruth.

Pants · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by suds79

Why do we always use the "troubled" or "temporarily insane" BS. So much? It's a crutch.

Everybody has had some F-ed up stuff happen in our lives. Some even more than others. But that's never an excuse to murder someone.

I don't believe one moment ever defines us in who we are. But our actions are part of who we are. So at least in that respect, Jovan has to own that murderer label.

Sad story.

There are no excuses for murdering someone. I just think people need to show some sympathy to individuals who go over that edge. I have no sympathy towards cold-blooded murderers and I don't think Jovan was one.

ROYC75 · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

**** you and your attempt to censor whats said on this board. Defending a murderer because he was troubled?

A lot of innocent people involved are suffering here from this tragic event, all from the mental stability of one individual.

You being a self righteous jerk does not glorify your insensitive ways.

IMHO, BigRedChief needs a BigWhiteChillPill for awhile.

Yes Javon committed a crime, let's leave it at that and concentrate on the healing part now.

**BigRedChief** · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

I'm not the one calling for bans in the thread, guy. I'm just saying you need to shut the **** up because you're being a callous piece of shit. Cold-blooded murderers don't kill themselves. I think it's pretty obvious he was mentally and emotionally crippled when he pulled that trigger both times. That can happen to anyone, you douche. Show some class.

I think you should keep your "he was just troubled" opinion to yourself and

. And I will not state my opinion any more in this thread.

ChiefMojo · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

The excuse of being mentally ill gets thrown around to much. There are sane people out there that make horrible decisions in the end they have to pay for. Just because Jovan did this act didn't mean he is mentally ill. It does seem he knew exactly what he had just done after the fact and him saying his peace to the Chiefs brass before offing himself says a lot. He knew he made a horrible mistake imo.

Hootie · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poz

I'll be upset if they put Belcher's # on their helmets. If anything they put the initials of both the mother he murdered and the 3 month old he orphaned. Sure, he was troubled but ruining dozens of lives of those involved was pure selfishness.

The players lost a friend...I won't judge them for any way they choose to grieve.

Robo-Chachi · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Tasty Cheeks

Belcher made $2M this year...pretty sure the kid gets that estate...or at least a good portion when she turns 18. Leave the SOC funds to the boys and girls club.

I was just thinking the same thing looking up Belcher's contracts. It is a nice gesture, but that kid may stand to get a trust with more money than I'll ever see.

**Lumpy** · 12-01-2012, 01:55 PM

It's crazy how a tragic event like this brings out the hostility in some people.

The guy lost it, killed his g/f, and shot himself. Many are affected by his actions and will continue to live w/ the pain for the rest of their lives. Are any of us directly affected? Aside from losing a player on the field, no, we're not.

**Bowser** · 12-01-2012, 01:56 PM

LEVITY BREAK:

Hootie is the voice of reason in this thread. Hootie.

what is this I don't even

suds79 · 12-01-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Pants

There are no excuses for murdering someone. I just think people need to show some sympathy to individuals who go over that edge. I have no sympathy towards cold-blooded murderers and I don't think Jovan was one.

So in your mind Jovan isn't a murderer? Cold blooded, hot blooded in a dispute, its still murder. Doesn't matter.

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MoreLemonPledge M-I-Z S-E-C Join Date: Apr 2009 Casino cash: $10004927	Shooting at Arrowhead- Chiefs player commits suicide No details yet. Just came across on the news. edit: Sources say the player is Jovan Belcher. Police have yet to confirm. An unnamed Kansas City Chiefs player has committed suicide at the team facility and authorities are on the scene, the police confirmed to ESPN on Saturday morning. Local reports say police are operating with the belief the player fatally shot his girlfriend at a house before driving to Arrowhead Stadium and killing himself at around 8 a.m local time. The Associated Press reported the player's age to be 25. "We can confirm that there was an incident at Arrowhead earlier this morning," the Chiefs said in a statement. "We are cooperating with authorities in their investigation." There were no other injuries at the team facility, police said. The Chiefs (1-10) were preparing to host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The NFL has told the Panthers to travel as planned to Kansas City on Saturday, the Charlotte Observer has reported, citing interim general manager Brandon Beane. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...-team-facility Last edited by MoreLemonPledge; 12-01-2012 at 10:32 AM..
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ChiefMojo Happy, Happy, Happy!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Casino cash: $10004935	The excuse of being mentally ill gets thrown around to much. There are sane people out there that make horrible decisions in the end they have to pay for. Just because Jovan did this act didn't mean he is mentally ill. It does seem he knew exactly what he had just done after the fact and him saying his peace to the Chiefs brass before offing himself says a lot. He knew he made a horrible mistake imo.
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