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Brother of NFL Star Charged With Murder After Mother Found Dead in Atlanta

Authorities say arrest warrants allege the victim’s throat was cut and investigators have seized evidence as the case moves toward arraignment.

Overview

  • Relatives requested a welfare check and officers responding on June 30 found 71-year-old Nateal Campbell unresponsive in her Buckhead townhouse and detained a man who appeared to be barricaded inside.
  • Fulton County jail records show 41-year-old Ciarre Campbell was booked and charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm or knife.
  • Arrest warrants reported to police allege the victim’s throat was cut and show investigators have obtained search warrants for the home, clothing and DNA evidence.
  • The Campbell family released a statement asking for privacy while Ciarre’s defense lawyer has protested his innocence and said he will contest the charges in court.
  • Police are reviewing earlier calls to the address, including an April report of a possible arson and indications of mental‑health concerns, and forensic results and formal court actions are pending.