49ers Player Hints at Foul Play in the Death of Aldon Smith
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- Aldon Smith was found unresponsive in the passenger seat of Amir Shirazi's truck on June 13, with Shirazi claiming Smith appeared fine an hour earlier and died of natural causes; toxicology results are still pending.
- Former teammate Donte Whitner expressed skepticism about Shirazi's account, revealing that he received disturbing photos and videos of Smith's condition from ex-teammates, including C.J. Spillman.
- Whitner urged Smith's family, who have hired private investigators and lawyers, to question those present at the scene, particularly Spillman and Anthony Dixon, suggesting possible involvement in Smith's death.
- Shirazi's official story states they spent the morning delivering pizzas and running errands before Smith died unexpectedly alone in the car while Shirazi was inside the house.
- Whitner's allegations contrast with Shirazi's version, and it remains to be seen how police will respond to these conflicting accounts.
