Former NFL player and college football star dead after final social media post claiming demonic possession
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Key Points:
- Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr., 40, was found dead in Florida shortly after posting a troubling social media message indicating he struggled with child abuse trauma and demonic possession; the cause of death has not been officially confirmed, though reports suggest suicide.
- In his final Facebook post, Smith expressed deep remorse, self-loathing, and apologized to his family, friends, and children, revealing he experienced abuse as a child and admitted to harming others as a result.
- Smith’s message included a plea for forgiveness and prayers, highlighting his mental and emotional turmoil, and ending with the statement, "This is it," suggesting a final farewell.
- Despite the distressing post, Smith was seen engaging positively with others just a day earlier, including offering breakfast to neighbors and speaking to the Wake Forest football team last year.
- Smith had a notable football career, setting interception records at Wake Forest and playing four seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.
