As expected, an autopsy confirmed that former NFL quarterback Steve McNair died as a result of a homicide.
The question of whether he was killed by his 20-year-old girlfriend or someone else is still unresolved.
The death of Sahel Kazemi remains unclassified, Nashville Metro Police spokesman Don Aaron said Sunday. She died of a single gunshot wound to the head.
That said, there reportedly was no sign of forced entry at the apartment where McNair and Kazemi were found.
McNair was shot four times; twice in the chest and twice in the head.
On Saturday night, NashvillePost.com reported that a woman recently accused McNair of giving her a “roofie” a year ago, and that the woman’s boyfriend would kill McNair in retaliation.
The information from the supposed Friday night threat reportedly was shared with police, but it’s unknown whether the allegation has been corroborated.
The “Roofie” story is just to throw off the investigators.
I just wanted to point out the idea that the “Murder-Sucide” concept is sometimes staged to cover up a double-murder ….
If I was a betting man id say this is a murder-suicide. She thought mcnair would leave his wife for her and when she realized that wasnt gonna happen so she did something stupid. Then once she realized she made a mistake she killed herself to avoid the consequences, IMO.
I’m a big believer in waiting until all the facts are in, but does
anyone else find it odd that the friend who discovered the bodies
called another friend rather than calling police/paramedics/etc?
Not saying I think he was involved, but just seems strange…
this is such a sad sad story..
It’s interesting that they are not sure. GSR analysis would give an indication if either of them had handled a weapon.
“McNair was shot four times; twice in the chest and twice in the head.”
Man. Someone had some extreme and passionate hatred toward the poor guy.
For the sake of his family, I hope this is resolved quickly. Because it’s really a shame to see this turn into some cheap episode of The First 48.
as paul harvey would say… and now you know the rest… of the story…
Mike, or anyone, is it sometimes IMPOSSIBLE to figure out if the killings were indeed murder-suicide — or if someone set it up to look that way?
It’s most likely a murder-suicide apparently — but the authorities need to be careful not to just eliminate possibilities that might be right under their noses.
Maybe McNair should have stayed out of the bars, not screw around on his wife, and just be a good father and husband.
Now look at all the pain his family will have to go through.
Like i said from the start, the whole thing sounds and seems fishy. There would be gunpowder residue all over her hands if she was the shooter.
Somebody murdered them.
Memo to self: stay away from Iranian chicks. The girl that tried to frame Mike Irvin and Erik Williams for rape back in the 90′s was Iranian, too.
To each his own but it’s clear as day to me that Kazemi killed him and then shot herself.
I think he told her he was going to leave his wife for her, to string her along, and she finally realized her jackpot wasn’t gonna happen and snapped.
All do respect to the guy (and I am sad for the loss), it kills me how everyone is publicly talking about his great character and how he was a role model.
When did cheating on your wife with a 20 year old become role model activity in this country?
Forget the “he loved her and was leaving his wife for her” stuff … if this was a murder-suicide (which it seems to be based one what we know so far) he was probably there telling her the predictable “Sorry – I changed my mind.” because he was done with the fling.
Again – we should absolutely mourn the senseless loss of life. But I think we are a lesser society if hold up a guy cheating on his wife as a role model and example of good character.
Dude just needs to keep his D in his pants and stop trolling for girls that are not even old enough to drink.
It’s interesting that they are not sure. GSR analysis would give an indication if either of them had handled a weapon.
WOW!!! thats really interesting. I bet the investigators never thought about that. maybe you should call them and tell them you saw it on CSI. Is your name Gil Grissom???
As others stated, if she did the shooting there’d be GSR and other physical evidence. Either (a) the Nashville PD are idiots, (b) there’s conflicting evidence, or (c) they have a suspect and don’t want to announce it until he/she is in custody.
Duh!
Maybe it’s my imagination but I thought the (probable) murder weapon was in the room.
Call me stoopid, but has anyone asked these questions yet…
Was the gun at the crime scene the murder weapon?
If so, who was the gun registered to?
Did McNair or his buddies or his chick have any connection to the gun?
I’m thinking the answers to these questions will go a loooooong way in resolving the mysteries here.
Nice racial profiling there Vox.
On Saturday night, NashvillePost.com reported that a woman recently accused McNair of giving her a “roofie” a year ago, and that the woman’s boyfriend would kill McNair in retaliation.
Where was this boyfriend the night this happened? The motive seems to be a love triangle of some kind with bitter feelings.
Or…. Maybe this boyfriend took him out?
“WOW!!! thats really interesting. I bet the investigators never thought about that. maybe you should call them and tell them you saw it on CSI. Is your name Gil Grissom???”
I didn’t say that they didn’t think or do that. I’m saying that despite all the forensic stuff they can do, It’s interesting they don’t know (or won’t say) either way. There may be evidence that makes both possible. That makes it interesting.
GSR or galvanic skin response is used as a type of polygraph test. Used in this cas it would offer no results because both people are DEAD and can not offer an answer to any questions.
But since it’s my turn to play CSI, wouldn’t you think she’s have blood and head residue on he hand if she committed suicide?
Me thinks the next 24 hours is going to produce a whole lot of new findings.
gee who says she didnt have residue on her hands?
Didn’t Florio say on the initial post yesterday that the police had ruled out murder/suicide and that it was definitely a double homicide? This was sometime around 5 pm yesterday. Can Florio (or whoever posted that) please explain himself since it is clearly very possible (even probable) that it was a murder/suicide.
Trust me they would already know if it is a murder-suicide. There just not releasing it yet. All they they have to do is swap the hands and wrist of the female for gun powder residue.