Brother of Ravens' Calais Campbell charged with mother's murder
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- Ciarre Campbell, 41, was booked on charges of murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm or knife, per Fulton County Jail records reported by WSBTV.com
- Nateal Campbell's body was discovered at her Buckhead home in Atlanta on Tuesday after a family member called police for a welfare check, with Lt. Christopher Butler noting the location had drawn prior police calls
- Lt. Christopher Butler said there had been 'some indications of possibly some mental health issues with an individual' at the home
- The Campbell family released a statement via ESPN calling Nateal 'its matriarch' and asking for privacy as they grieve, saying she is 'reunited with our father, her beloved Chuck'
- Defense attorney Jay Abt said Ciarre 'vigorously protests his innocence' and asked the public to respect the Campbell family's privacy
- Calais Campbell, a six-time Pro Bowler who signed a one-year deal with the Ravens this offseason, launched the Charles Richard Campbell (CRC) Foundation with his mother and siblings to honor his late father and empower youth
Why it matters: Calais Campbell is set to turn 40 on Sept. 1 and become the sixth player in NFL history to play into his 40s, meaning his milestone 19th season with Baltimore now opens under the shadow of his mother's alleged killing by his own brother. Nateal was a co-founder of the CRC Foundation, so her death simultaneously impacts the Campbell family's public-facing community work and a marquee veteran nearing an all-time NFL longevity record.
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