Police are investigating a video that appears to show former NFL player Sergio Brown, who was reported missing last week along with his mother. who was later found dead in an apparent homicide.
Someone who appeared to be Brown posted a rambling video message on Instagram Tuesday morning. The publication tagged the message to Mexico. Neighbors told police the 35-year-old man had been acting erratically before he disappeared.
The Maywood Police Department in suburban Chicago, which has been investigating the case, he told Deadspin who was watching the video.
“Detectives are aware of a video that has appeared on social media in relation to Mr. Sergio Brown, who is still considered a missing person and is also searching.” [into its] authenticity,” the statement reads. “This is currently an active investigation and the department is unable to share any further details at this time.”
Maywood police said they issued a missing persons report Saturday when family members were unable to locate Brown and her 73-year-old mother. According to the Chicago TribuneMyrtle Brown’s body was found next to a creek near her home. A medical examiner concluded that she had died of homicide following an assault.
“Myrtle, she was an exceptional woman and I hope she is in the right place and with God,” said Carlos Cortez, Myrtle Brown’s neighbor. chicago WBBM station. “I would never have expected this in a million years.”
Police have not named any suspects in the case.
On Sunday, Brown’s brother Nick posted a tribute to his mother on social media and also mentioned his brother. “My brother Sergio is still missing. If anyone knows where he is, I want him to know that I love you and please come home.”
Brown joined the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame in 2010. He played seven seasons as a safety in the NFL, including stints with the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars. His last season came in 2016, when he played eight games for the Buffalo Bills.