Showing posts with label jovan belcher suicide. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Autopsy Reveals That Former Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher Was Legally Drunk

The autopsy of former Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher performed by the Jackson County medical examiner has revealed that Belcher was legally drunk when he shot and killed his girlfriend, Kassandra Perkins, before fatally shooting himself in the parking lot outside of the Chiefs practice facility.

Belcher’s blood-alcohol level was .17 just before 8:00 a.m., around the time that he committed suicide in the Chiefs’ parking lot. This level is more than double the legal driving limit in the state of Missouri. Perkins had little to no alcohol in her system when Belcher shot her nine times following a heated argument in the home the couple shared.

What is most disturbing about Belcher’s high blood-alcohol level is that he encountered Kansas City police only a few hours before his murder-suicide. Belcher had been out partying with another woman he had a relationship with, Brittney Glass, before being found in his vehicle outside of Glass’ apartment building by police around 3:00 a.m. Belcher was asleep in his running car when he was awoken by police, who allowed Belcher to go into Glass’ apartment and did not arrest him. The officers claimed they could not smell any alcohol on Belcher.

Belcher would leave Glass’ apartment only a few hours later, returning home legally drunk before the fatal argument started between he and Perkins. Kansas City police were called by Belcher’s mother, Cheryl Shepherd, at 7:52 a.m.

The autopsy on Belcher helps explain what is quite possibly the most disturbing episode ever involving a Kansas City sports team. With a blood-alcohol level of .17 at the time of his death, it is clear that Belcher was heavily intoxicated when he encountered police the night before, although the officers simply allowed him to sleep it off at an apartment belonging to his girlfriend, and couldn’t have known Belcher would wake up a few hours later and drunkenly drive home and confront Perkins.

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Kansas City Chiefs - Cleveland Browns Preview

The Chiefs will look to build off the momentum of their emotional victory over the Panthers last week when they travel to Cleveland to face the Browns. Kansas City is looking for its third win of the season, while Cleveland will be trying to earn its fifth win. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m.

The Chiefs have been the most discussed and dissected NFL franchise over the past week in the wake of the murder-suicide of Jovan Belcher. The focus on Belcher’s death has somewhat overshadowed the Chiefs previous game against Carolina, in which the team played its best football of the season. Most of that credit has to go to the offense, which controlled the clock by sustaining several long scoring drives which was the biggest reason the team won. Brady Quinn will be facing his old team, and he should have a good amount of confidence after playing well last week. Jamaal Charles already has topped the 1,000 yard mark for the season and is averaging 4.8 yards-per-carry, and he will continue to be the focus of Kansas City’s attack.

Cleveland's offense is anchored by two rookies – quarterback Brandon Weeden and running back Trent Richardson, and both have had up-and-down first seasons. Despite being banged up for most of the season, Richardson has already had 229 carries this season. The Browns seem adamant about giving their top-pick as many touches as they can every game, and he needs to be the focus of a Chiefs defense that has struggled lately. If the Chiefs can bottle up Richardson, they will force Weeden to make some plays, and the rookie QB has been prone to turnovers this season.

The Browns have won two straight, although those wins came over the Steelers without Ben Roethlisberger and the lowly Raiders. Still, this team has been competitive all year, and Weeden and Richardson have settled into their roles and aren’t playing like rookies anymore. If the Chiefs can stop Richardson and get an early score, they will force Weeden to make some plays with his arm and play from behind, which could result in Kansas City’s third win of the season.

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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Jovan Belcher Shooting: 911 Tapes Released, Belcher Spent Night At Other Girlfriend’s Apartment

The Kansas City police have released several of the 911 tapes from the morning of Jovan Belcher’s murder suicide, and a more accurate story of Belcher’s hours before the shooting has emerged.

Belcher’s mother, Cheryl Shepherd, called 911 immediately after Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, who was also the mother to the couple’s three-month-old daughter. Perkins was still alive when Shepherd called 911, as Belcher’s mother can be heard pleading with her in the tape to remain alive. Shepherd then told dispatchers that Perkins was bleeding and barely awake, but moved when she spoke to her. By the time paramedics arrived on the scene, Perkins has succumbed to the multiple gunshot wounds.

Another twist in this horrific story is that Belcher had an encounter with police only hours before the shooting took place, at an apartment complex that he noted was the residence “of his girlfriend.” Police responded to a report around 2:50 a.m. of a man sleeping in his car outside the apartment building. Belcher got out of the car when the police approached him, and was cooperative with the officers. He told police that he was there to visit his girlfriend, but she wasn’t home. Belcher then called the woman, thanked the officers, and was let into the apartment complex by the woman. It is unknown at this time who this woman is, as she was not questioned by the police as Belcher was cooperative and did not appear to be any threat at this time.

According to witnesses, Belcher stayed at the apartment until 6:30 a.m., a mere hour and twenty minutes before police were called after he shot Perkins and headed to Arrowhead Stadium to take his own life.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

More Details Emerge From Jovan Belcher Murder-Suicide

Due to the release of several police reports, more details are emerging from the murder-suicide of former Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher. Belcher shot and killed his girlfriend, Kasandra Perkins, early on Saturday morning, before driving to Arrowhead Stadium and taking his own life in front of several Chiefs coaches and general manager Scott Pioli.

Belcher’s mom was home during the events that unfolded early Saturday morning, and her testimony has given us a better idea of exactly what happened. According to her reports, Belcher and Perkins had been arguing for months, and things got heated when she returned home late after a concert on Friday night. Belcher then shot Perkins, kissed her on the forehead and said he was sorry. He then apologized to his mother, kissed his three-month-old daughter goodbye, and headed towards the Chiefs training facility.

In the parking lot outside the Chiefs stadium, Belcher ran into GM Scott Pioli. Belcher apparently stepped out of his car with his gun already pointed to his head, immediately telling Pioli what he had done. Belcher thanked Pioli for what he had done for him, and then asked Pioli and to take care of his daughter.

Later, head coach Romeo Crennel and linebacker coach Gary Gibbs approached Belcher, and joined Pioli in trying to convince Belcher to put his weapon down. When Belcher heard the sirens of the police cars approaching, he knelt down beside a vehicle, made the sign of the cross, and fired his gun.

The Chiefs organization had already been made aware of the problems between Belcher and Perkins, and had been providing counseling and other assistance to the couple to try and help them sort out their problems.

Police are not sure if alcohol played a factor or not in the shooting, as toxicology tests are currently being performed on both Perkins and Belcher. It now appears that Belcher shot Perkins in the heat of an intense argument between the couple, and then ended his life when he realized the ramifications of what he had done.

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Monday, December 3, 2012

Chiefs Overcome Tragedy To Beat The Panthers

Despite playing with heavy hearts after the murder-suicide of Jovan Belcher, the Chiefs were able to win their second game of the season yesterday, defeating the Carolina Panthers 27-21 at Arrowhead Stadium.

The team had one of its best offensive games we’ve seen in quite some time, and a lot of the credit has to go to Brady Quinn. Quinn threw his first touchdown pass in nearly three years on the last play of the second quarter, and added another in the third quarter to give Kansas City a 24-14 lead. Quinn finished the game with an impressive stat line: 19 of 23 for 201 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. Kansas City’s banged-up offensive line did a good job protecting him as well, as Quinn was only sacked once on the day for a four yard loss.

Jamaal Charles also had another impressive game, carrying the ball 27 times for 127 yards. Not only were the Chiefs able to score points with their balanced attack, the long drives they sustained kept Carolina’s offense off of the field. Cam Newton and the Panthers had some success moving the ball, but Kansas City absolutely dominated time-of-possession, holding onto the football nearly 15 more minutes than Carolina.

The ball-control attack from the offense was crucial, because Kansas City struggled on defense. Newton had a good game running and passing, and the secondary had no answer for Steve Smith. To make matters worse, Brandon Flowers, Abram Elam and Derrick Johnson all left Sunday’s game with various leg injuries. The Chiefs’ offense will have to continue to protect the football and sustain long drives as a banged up defense struggles to get healthy and find some momentum.

Yesterday was an extremely difficult day for the fans, coaches and players, and all parties handled the situation admirably. Odds are the Chiefs will still end the season with the worst record in the league and many coaches and players will not be back next season, but that doesn’t change the fact that for one day, the organization bonded together to win a football game in the wake of a tragedy.

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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Chiefs' Jovan Belcher Kills Girlfriend, Commits Suicide At Practice Facility

Reports are coming in that the unidentified Chiefs player who killed his girlfriend and then took his own life is Javon Belcher.

The first shooting occurred around 8:00 a.m. this morning, at 54th street and Chrysler Avenue. Police say that after Belcher fatally shot his girlfriend, he then drove to the Kansas City Chiefs' training facility where he took his own life. Belcher was 25 years old.

After Belcher drove to the Chiefs facility, several members of the team's staff tried to prevent him from committing any other violent acts. When police arrived at the scene, Belcher was standing in the parking lot holding a gun to his head. As police got out of their vehicles to talk to Belcher, he fired his gun on himself.

Belcher was in his fourth season with the Chiefs after playing his college ball at Maine. After seeing action in a few games his rookie year, Belcher earned a starting job next to Derrick Johnson in the Chiefs' 3-4 defense. In 2010 he recorded 84 tackles, and last season he recorded 87 tackles. He had 38 tackles while starting 10 of the Chiefs' 11 games this season.

The Chiefs will host the Carolina Panthers tomorrow at 12:00 p.m.

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