911 calls released in death of NFL player’s mother at Buckhead home; brother charged with murder
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Key Points:
- Nateal Campbell, mother of former Atlanta Falcons player Calais Campbell, was found dead in her Buckhead townhome following a brutal attack, with her son Ciarre Campbell charged with her murder.
- Police responded to a welfare check after family members reported being unable to reach Nateal Campbell and found Ciarre Campbell barricaded inside the home; he was taken into custody.
- The arrest affidavit alleges that Ciarre Campbell stabbed his mother so violently that she was nearly decapitated, and he had been involved in previous incidents, including setting a fire in the home.
- Ciarre Campbell, diagnosed with schizophrenia, waived his first court appearance, and family members have expressed grief while requesting privacy during this difficult time.
- The defense attorney emphasized that Ciarre Campbell is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
