Former Super Bowl Champion Darron Lee Charged with Girlfriend's Brutal Murder
A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Hamilton County, Tennessee, as former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend. According to local authorities, deputies responded to a medical emergency at a residence in Ooltewah, where first responders were administering CPR to the victim.
Tragically, medics were unable to save the woman, who suffered severe injuries, including a suspected stab wound, as well as other harm. The investigation revealed that Lee's girlfriend had died due to homicide, and an affidavit stated that evidence of tampering with evidence was found at the scene, including bloodstains cleaned from various areas.
Lee, a highly decorated college player at Ohio State, was drafted by the New York Jets in 2016 but ultimately became embroiled in disciplinary issues and poor performance, leading to his departure from the team in 2019. The Jets had guaranteed him $7.9 million over four years as part of his contract.
Interestingly, Lee played for the Kansas City Chiefs during their Super Bowl-winning season in 2020, although he did not participate in the game. His final NFL appearance was with the Buffalo Bills in November 2020. Lee is now facing a murder charge and is set to appear in court on February 11th.
A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Hamilton County, Tennessee, as former NFL linebacker Darron Lee was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of his girlfriend. According to local authorities, deputies responded to a medical emergency at a residence in Ooltewah, where first responders were administering CPR to the victim.
Tragically, medics were unable to save the woman, who suffered severe injuries, including a suspected stab wound, as well as other harm. The investigation revealed that Lee's girlfriend had died due to homicide, and an affidavit stated that evidence of tampering with evidence was found at the scene, including bloodstains cleaned from various areas.
Lee, a highly decorated college player at Ohio State, was drafted by the New York Jets in 2016 but ultimately became embroiled in disciplinary issues and poor performance, leading to his departure from the team in 2019. The Jets had guaranteed him $7.9 million over four years as part of his contract.
Interestingly, Lee played for the Kansas City Chiefs during their Super Bowl-winning season in 2020, although he did not participate in the game. His final NFL appearance was with the Buffalo Bills in November 2020. Lee is now facing a murder charge and is set to appear in court on February 11th.