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Authorities in Illinois have declined to confirm whether former NFL player Sergio Brown is believed to be in Mexico after his mother was found dead in a creek behind her home.
Mystery erupted around Mr Brown after a concerned family member filed a missing persons report for the 35-year-old New England Patriots alum and his mother Myrtle Brown, 73.
Myrtle was found dead less than 100 yards from her Maywood home the following day. Her death was ruled a homicide as the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office found injuries resulting from an assault.
The case took a bizarre turn as videos emerged from an Instagram account linked to Mr Brown. Authorities had said they were investigating the authenticity of the posts, in which a man identified as Mr Brown claimed he was kidnapped by the FBI and that his mother was on vacation.
According to Forbes, Maywood police determined that one of the videos was recorded in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. But when reached by The Independent, the department said that it had “no new details to share.”
Mr Brown’s brother Nick Brown announced on Facebook that their mother will be laid to rest on Friday, 29 September.
Missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown’s Instagram accounts appear to vanish
20:11 , Andrea Blanco
The Instagram accounts linked to former NFL player Sergio Brown appear to have disappeared.
Missing persons reports were filed for Mr Brown, 35, and his mother Myrtle Brown, 73, on 16 September.
Later that day, family members found the body of Myrtle Brown in a creek in Illinois, just 100 yards from her home.
The Independent’s Kelly Rissman reports:
Missing Sergio Brown’s Instagram accounts appear to vanish
Sergio Brown’s bizarre posts continue
Wednesday 27 September 2023 15:00 , Andrea Blanco
On Tuesday, Mr Brown appeared to post a series of Instagram stories on an account linked to him.
The stories were reposts of dancing videos from different Instagram accounts.
The Maywood Police Department reportedly used Google Lens to determine that a third video posted on the account was recorded in front of a condo in Playa del Carmen, according to Forbes.
But when reached by The Independent, the department said that it had “no new details to share.”
In the video, the former NFL star is seen rambling and laughing as he walks around what appears to be a residential area singing the lyrics to Drake’s song “Legend”.
It comes more than a week after Mr Brown’s mother Myrtle Brown was found murdered in a creek behind her home in Maywood, Illinois.
Police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case.
Sergio Brown’s mother found dead in creaek behind Illinois home
Wednesday 27 September 2023 11:00 , Andrea Blanco
On 17 September, family members and authorities found Myrtle’s dead body in the Addison Creek Reservoir, less than 100 yards from her home.
The Cook County Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Myrtle’s death was a homicide.
According to records obtained by WGTV, she died from multiple unspecified assault injuries.
“We’re going to find out what happened because it’s not normal for my sister to not answer her phone, not to respond to text messages,” Sheila Simmons told the outlet about her sister’s death. “People have been reaching out to her since Friday. No one was able to reach her. Now, I got the call this morning saying that she’s missing, so immediately I came out here and find out my sister is dead.”
Family members said that they have not heard from Mr Brown.
Locals told The Village Free Press that Myrtle was a staple in the Maywood community, famous for her “style and grace.”
ICYMI: When were Myrtle Brown and Sergio Brown reported missing?
Wednesday 27 September 2023 07:00 , Andrea Blanco
Relatives of Mr Brown and his mother contacted authorities on 16 September after they couldn’t get in touch with them for over 72 hours.
“Her family came and knocked on the door and was looking for her because they put out a police report because she was missing for 72 hours. So, we tried to help them as much as possible,” Mr Cortez said.
Myrtle’s sister Sheila Simmons told WGN-TV that she had last spoken with her on 14 September and neither she nor Mr Brown were answering calls. The Maywood Police Department then launched a missing persons investigation.
Ms Simmons, who lives out of state, said that she was informed by the department that her family members were nowhere to be found. She travelled to her sister’s home in Maywood and found that things looked out of place.
Ms Simmons said she searched the home’s surroundings but did not immediately find Mr or his mother.
WATCH: ‘Missing’ ex-NFL player seemingly uploads Instagram video after mother found dead
Wednesday 27 September 2023 03:00 , Andrea Blanco
Missing former NFL player Sergio Brown has purportedly posted a bizarre video on Instagram after his mother was found dead in a creek at the back of her Illinois home.
Mr Brown, 35, and his mother Myrtle Brown, 73, had been reported missing by a worried family member on Saturday.
One day later, Myrtle’s body was found in the Addison Creek Reservoir, less than 100 yards from her home in the small suburban village of Maywood.
Now, in a shocking turn of events, Mr Brown has now allegedly turned up on Instagram – posting bizarre videos claiming that he believed his mother was on holiday and that he had been kidnapped by law enforcement.
Family to hold funeral services for Sergio Brown’s slain mother
00:20 , Andrea Blanco
Mr Brown’s brother Nick Brown announced on Facebook that their mother will be laid to rest on Friday, 29 September.
The ceremony will be held at the Rock of Ages Baptist Church.
“Please join us as we celebrate the life of a loving mother, sister, and friend. Some know Myrtle as Mom, Ms. Brown, Myrtle Jean, and Suga Mama,” Nick Brown wrote on Facebook. “It’s a really tough time for the family but we all know Mom would say, ‘Tough times don’t last.’ Please continue to pray for our family.”
Nick Brown - Please join us as we celebrate the life of a...
Sergio Brown seemingly continues posting on social media
17:42 , Andrea Blanco
On Tuesday, Mr Brown appeared to post a series of Instagram stories on an account linked to him.
The stories were reposts of dancing videos from different Instagram accounts.
Last week, Mr account posted a video that law enforcement reportedly tracked back to Mexico, Forbes reported.
Maywood authorities have since declined to comment on active efforts to locate the missing NFL star.
It comes more than a week after Mr Brown’s mother Myrtle Brown was found murdered in a creek behind her home in Maywood, Illinois.
Police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case.
Sergio Brown ‘was out of his mind’ over the last few months
15:00 , Andrea Blanco
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Myrtle Brown, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
“They seen him taking out the trash, and they seen him have a bonfire where he burned all her clothes,” Mr Cortez said.
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Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead, neighbour says
Funeral planned for Sergio Brown’s slain mother
11:00 , Andrea Blanco
Mr Brown’s brother Nick Brown announced on Facebook that their mother will be laid to rest on Friday, 29 September.
The ceremony will be held at the Rock of Ages Baptist Church.
“Please join us as we celebrate the life of a loving mother, sister, and friend. Some know Myrtle as Mom, Ms. Brown, Myrtle Jean, and Suga Mama,” Nick Brown wrote on Facebook. “It’s a really tough time for the family but we all know Mom would say, ‘Tough times don’t last.’ Please continue to pray for our family.”
Sergio Brown’s NFL career
07:00 , Andrea Blanco
Sergio Brown, who graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, played college football for Notre Dame before his time with the NFL.
Mr Brown’s career in the NFL started in 2010 when he was signed by the New England Patriots as a safety.
In 2012, he played for the Indianapolis Colts.
Three years later, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But in 2016, the team released him.
Before the end of the year, he signed with the Buffalo Bills and played eight games on the team.
He retired after his season with the Bills.
WATCH: ‘Missing’ ex-NFL player seemingly uploads Instagram video after mother found dead
03:00 , Andrea Blanco
Missing former NFL player Sergio Brown has purportedly posted a bizarre video on Instagram after his mother was found dead in a creek at the back of her Illinois home.
Mr Brown, 35, and his mother Myrtle Brown, 73, had been reported missing by a worried family member on Saturday.
One day later, Myrtle’s body was found in the Addison Creek Reservoir, less than 100 yards from her home in the small suburban village of Maywood.
Now, in a shocking turn of events, Mr Brown has now allegedly turned up on Instagram – posting bizarre videos claiming that he believed his mother was on holiday and that he had been kidnapped by law enforcement.
Ex-NFL star Sergio Brown and his mother went missing. Police say she was murdered and he has yet to be found
Monday 25 September 2023 23:08 , Andrea Blanco
What started as a missing persons investigation for former NFL player Sergio Brown and his elderly mother in a close-knit Illinois town turned into a far more disturbing mystery after the woman’s body was found in a creek over the weekend.
Mr Brown, 35, had turned away from the spotlight following his retirement in 2016, but he made headlines again on 16 September when desperate family members reported him and 73-year-old Myrtle Brown missing.
Efforts to locate the pair safe and alive were interrupted when Myrtle was found dead just a day later, less than 100 yards from her home. Authorities have revealed that her death is being investigated as a homicide while the search continues for Mr Brown in the suburban village.
Now, neighbours of the Browns have claimed that surveillance footage captured the former NFL star, who is said to have been acting “out of his mind” in recent months, burning his mother’s clothes. Maywood Police have yet to name any person of interest or suspects in the probe.
What we know about Sergio Brown’s disappearance and his mother’s murder
ICYMI: Timeline of events
Monday 25 September 2023 19:14 , Andrea Blanco
14 September: Myrtle Brown, 73, was last seen by her sister.
16 September morning: Worried family members file missing persons reports for Myrtle and Sergio Brown.
16 September afternoon: Hours later, the 73-year-old’s body was found dead in an Illinois creek, only 100 yards from her home; the coroner determined her death to have been a homicide resulting from an assault.
19 September: Sergio Brown begins posting strange videos.
20 September: Police believe one of the videos was captured outside of a condo in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Funeral planned for Sergio Brown’s slain mother
Monday 25 September 2023 14:53 , Andrea Blanco
Mr Brown’s brother Nick Brown announced on Facebook that their mother will be laid to rest on Friday, 29 September.
The ceremony will be held at the Rock of Ages Baptist Church.
“Please join us as we celebrate the life of a loving mother, sister, and friend. Some know Myrtle as Mom, Ms. Brown, Myrtle Jean, and Suga Mama,” Nick Brown wrote on Facebook. “It’s a really tough time for the family but we all know Mom would say, ‘Tough times don’t last.’ Please continue to pray for our family.”
Saturday 23 September 2023 14:00 , Kelly Rissman
Sergio Brown is still missing, a week after his mother was found dead
Saturday 23 September 2023 12:00 , Kelly Rissman
WATCH: strange Instagram story posted from an account potentially linked to Sergio Brown
Saturday 23 September 2023 10:00 , Kelly Rissman
Sergio Brown’s NFL career
Sergio Brown, who graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, played college football for Notre Dame before his time with the NFL.
Mr Brown’s career in the NFL started in 2010 when he was signed by the New England Patriots as a safety.
In 2012, he played for the Indianapolis Colts.
Three years later, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But in 2016, the team released him.
Before the end of the year, he signed with the Buffalo Bills and played eight games on the team.
He retired after his season with the Bills.
Saturday 23 September 2023 08:00 , Kelly Rissman
‘He was out of his mind’ over the last few months, Myrtle Brown’s neighbour said of Sergio Brown
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Myrtle Brown, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
“They seen him taking out the trash, and they seen him have a bonfire where he burned all her clothes,” Mr Cortez said.
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Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead, neighbour says
Saturday 23 September 2023 06:00 , Kelly Rissman
Details of Myrtle Brown’s funeral services are still uncertain
Nick Brown, Myrtle’s son and Sergio Brown’s brother, posted on Facebook on Friday with an update:
Hey Peeps, no official, confirmed, or approved information about my mom’s services has been released as of 11:10 a.m. CST Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Please keep our family in your prayers and know that tough times don’t last.
Saturday 23 September 2023 04:30 , Kelly Rissman
What police have said about the unverified Instagram account
In one Instagram story from an account that appears to be associated with Sergio Brown, he claims that the FBI kidnapped him twice and called the reports of his mother Myrtle Brown’s passing are “fake news.”
“Maywood Police Department detectives are aware of a video that has surfaced on social media in relation to Mr. Sergio Brown, who is still considered a missing person and are also looking into its authenticity,” a department spokesperson told the Chicago Sun-Times.
Saturday 23 September 2023 03:30 , Kelly Rissman
The recurrence of Finding Nemo
An Instagram account that is purported to be linked to Sergio Brown keeps alluding to the movie Finding Nemo.
On Tuesday afternoon, Instagram stories posted from the account show what appears to be Mr Brown mocking reports that he is “missing.”
“Just keep swimming. Missing? What the f*** is going on?” he is heard saying.
This account’s profile picture also boasts an image of the character Nemo.
Saturday 23 September 2023 02:30 , Kelly Rissman
ICYMI: Timeline of events
14 September: Myrtle Brown, 73, was last seen by her sister.
16 September morning: Worried family members file missing persons reports for Myrtle and Sergio Brown.
16 September afternoon: Hours later, the 73-year-old’s body was found dead in an Illinois creek, only 100 yards from her home; the coroner determined her death to have been a homicide resulting from an assault.
19 September: Sergio Brown begins posting strange videos.
20 September: Police believe one of the videos was captured outside of a condo in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Saturday 23 September 2023 01:30 , Kelly Rissman
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Saturday 23 September 2023 00:30 , Kelly Rissman
Where is Maywood?
Maywood is a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Maywood is a village, home to only 23,000 residents, 2020 census data shows.
Myrtle Brown’s body was found near Silver Creek, not far from her home in Maywood.
An autopsy revealed that Brown had suffered several injuries from an assault; her death was ruled a homicide.
Friday 22 September 2023 23:30 , Kelly Rissman
Sergio Brown’s NFL career
Sergio Brown, who graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, played college football for Notre Dame before his time with the NFL.
Mr Brown’s career in the NFL started in 2010 when he was signed by the New England Patriots as a safety.
In 2012, he played for the Indianapolis Colts.
Three years later, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But in 2016, the team released him.
Before the end of the year, he signed with the Buffalo Bills and played eight games on the team.
He retired after his season with the Bills.
Friday 22 September 2023 22:30 , Kelly Rissman
Myrtle Brown’s funeral services are TBD
Nick Brown, Myrtle’s son and Sergio Brown’s brother, posted on Facebook on Friday with an update:
Hey Peeps, no official, confirmed, or approved information about my mom’s services has been released as of 11:10 a.m. CST Friday, September 22nd, 2023. Please keep our family in your prayers and know that tough times don’t last.
Friday 22 September 2023 21:30 , Kelly Rissman
Former NFL quarterback discusses Sergio Brown
Speaking to CourtTV, retired Pittsburgh Steeler Charlie Batch said what’s happening with Mr Brown is “concerning.”
After watching clips of Mr Brown’s alleged videos, Mr Batch said that “these are stories that have not surprised me because I’ve heard those before.” Mr Batch was alluding to the mental health difficulties that many football players face amid the transition after they step off the field.
Mr Batch has long been an advocate for the wellness of former football players.
In a message to Mr Brown, the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said: “You are not alone. There are services out there for you.”
Friday 22 September 2023 20:30 , Kelly Rissman
WATCH: bizarre video posted from an Instagram account potentially tied to Sergio Brown
Friday 22 September 2023 19:30 , Kelly Rissman
A neighbour weighs in on Myrtle Brown’s death
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Ms Brown, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
“They seen him taking out the trash, and they seen him have a bonfire where he burned all her clothes,” Mr Cortez said.
Mr Cortez also said that relatives told him Mr Brown had not been acting like himself lately but did not elaborate on what type of behaviour had given that impression.
“They said he wasn’t himself the last few months. He was out of his mind,” Mr Cortez told the outlet.
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco has the full story:
Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead, neighbour says
Friday 22 September 2023 18:30 , Kelly Rissman
Childhood friend of Nick Brown speculates on the ex-NFL safety’s current state
Bridget Howell chalked up Sergio Brown’s recent behaviour as being due to previous football injuries.
She told the US Sun: “Sergio played football for a very long time, and they have that concussive injury that can cause all types of issues later on in life and whatnot.
“And this injury, they don’t necessarily discover until they do an autopsy,” she said.
However, his strange behaviour recently has not been formally linked to previous injuries.
Friday 22 September 2023 17:30 , Kelly Rissman
Who was Myrtle Brown?
“Myrtle, she was an outstanding woman, and I’m hoping she’s in the right place and she’s with God,” a neighbour said. “I never would’ve expected this in a million years.”
Nick Brown, Sergio’s brother, described his mother as “strong, caring, diligent, fancy and funny.”
The 73-year-old mother of Sergio Brown was tragically found dead in a creek near her home in an Illinois suburb.
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco has more on what happened to the 73-year-old mother:
What we know about Sergio Brown’s disappearance and his mother’s murder
Friday 22 September 2023 16:30 , Kelly Rissman
Nick Brown posts heartfelt photos of his mother
Sergio Brown’s brother, Nick, has been posting tributes for and photos of his mother, Myrtle Brown, on his social media.
The 73-year-old was found in an Illinois creek near her home on Saturday. A coroner determined that her death was a homicide resulting from an assault.
On Sunday, Nick posted: “Thank you, everyone, for all of your outreach, help, love and condolences. It’s a sad but hopeful time, and we will all get through this together. Mom always told me, “tough times don’t last” and our last conversation about tough times being temporary is my beacon of hope.”
On Friday, he posted some photos with his mother.
Friday 22 September 2023 15:38 , Kelly Rissman
ICYMI: Timeline of what happened to Sergio Brown and his mother Myrtle Brown
14 September: Myrtle Brown, 73, was last seen by her sister.
16 September morning: Worried family members file missing persons reports for Myrtle and Sergio Brown.
16 September afternoon: Hours later, the 73-year-old’s body was found dead in an Illinois creek, only 100 yards from her home; the coroner determined her death to have been a homicide resulting from an assault.
19 September: Sergio Brown begins posting strange videos.
20 September: Police believe one of the videos was captured outside of a condo in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Sergio Brown posts second strange video about Finding Nemo while ‘missing’ after mother’s death
Friday 22 September 2023 14:00 , Andrea Blanco
The Maywood Police Department said an investigation is underway into the death of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown after it was determined that she died by homicide. Authorities have yet to locate Mr Brown, who was reported missing along with his slain mother after they failed to answer calls from family members.
On Tuesday afternoon, an account linked to Mr Brown made a second post on Instagram stories referencing the movie Finding Nemo. Mr Brown is seen rambling and laughing on the post.
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Sergio Brown posts second strange video about Finding Nemo after mother’s death
Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead and he went missing, neighbour says
Friday 22 September 2023 13:00 , Andrea Blanco
Former NFL player Sergio Brown allegedly burned his mother’s clothes before her body was discovered behind her Illinois home over the weekend, a neighbour has claimed.
Authorities in the village of Maywood continue looking for Mr Brown, 35, after his 73-year-old mother Myrtle Brown was found dead by homicide in the Addison Creek Reservoir on Sunday.
Mr Brown, who played for several NFL teams until his retirement in 2016, has purportedly posted bizarre videos claiming that he was kidnapped by the FBI and that his mother’s death was “fake news.”
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Myrtle Brown’s, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
“They seen him taking out the trash, and they seen him have a bonfire where he burned all her clothes,” Mr Cortez said.
Search for Sergio Brown continues four days after mother found dead in a creek
Friday 22 September 2023 11:00 , Andrea Blanco
Family members of Sergio Brown and his mother Myrtle Brown reportedly contacted police on Saturday reporting that they couldn’t get in touch with either of them. That’s when police launched a missing persons search.
Later that day, family members discovered 73-year-old Myrtle Brown in a creek near her home.
Sheila Simmons, the 73-year-old’s sister, told WGN-TV that she last spoke to her sister on 14 September.
Ms Simmons told the outlet that she had received a 3am phone call on Saturday that her sister and nephew Sergio were missing. She then said she went to their home in Maywood, Illinois and noticed things looked out of place.
Family members told the outlet that they have not heard from the former NFL player.
Sergio Brown’s brother Nick Brown writes tribute in honour of slain mother
Friday 22 September 2023 09:00 , Andrea Blanco
In an Instagram post, Sergio Brown’s brother thanked the community for their support and prayers.
“It’s a sad but hopeful time, and we will all get through this together. Mom always told me, ‘tough times don’t last’ and our last conversation about tough times being temporary is my beacon of hope,” Nick Brown recounted.
The grieving son also remembered his mother as “strong, caring, diligent, fancy and funny” and pleaded with his brother to return home.
“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,” he wrote.
Friday 22 September 2023 21:37 , Kelly Rissman
Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead and he went missing, neighbour says
Former NFL player Sergio Brown allegedly burned his mother’s clothes before her body was discovered behind her Illinois home over the weekend, a neighbour has claimed.
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Myrtle Brown, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
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Sergio Brown posts second strange video about Finding Nemo after mother’s death
What NFL teams did Sergio Brown play for?
Friday 22 September 2023 07:00 , Andrea Blanco
Sergio Brown, who graduated from Proviso East High School in Maywood, played college football for Notre Dame before his time with the NFL.
Mr Brown’s career in the NFL started in 2010 when he was signed by the New England Patriots.
He also played with the Indianapolis Colts, Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills throughout his six years in the league.
Little is known about Mr Brown after he was released by the Jaguars in 2016.
WATCH: Ex-NFL Star Sergio Brown has gone missing, mother found dead
Friday 22 September 2023 05:00 , Andrea Blanco
Where is missing ex-NFL star Sergio Brown?
Friday 22 September 2023 03:00 , Andrea Blanco
Former NFL player Sergio Brown’s latest Instagram video suggests he is in Mexico days after his mother was discovered dead in an Illinois creek.
The Maywood Police Department reportedly used Google Lens to determine that the video Mr Brown allegedly posted on Wednesday morning was recorded in front of a condo in Playa del Carmen, according to Forbes. But when reached by The Independent, the department said that it had “no new details to share.”
In the video, the former NFL star is seen rambling and laughing as he walks around what appears to be a residential area singing the lyrics to Drake’s song “Legend”.
“Oh my God. Oh my God,” he says. “If I die, I’m a legend.”
The developments come three days after Mr Brown’s mother was found dead in a creek behind her home in Maywood. Authorities have determined that her death was a homicide resulting from an assault.
Eagle-eyed social media users had previously pointed out that a building’s logo in the background of Mr Brown’s video appeared to spell the words “Sabbia Condos.” Authorities did not elaborate on whether they plan to get international law enforcement agencies involved to bring Mr Brown to the US.
ICYMI: What we know about the Sergio Brown case
Friday 22 September 2023 01:00 , Andrea Blanco
What started as a missing persons investigation for former NFL player Sergio Brown and his elderly mother in a close-knit Illinois town turned into a far more disturbing mystery after the woman’s body was found in a creek over the weekend.
Mr Brown, 35, had turned away from the spotlight following his retirement in 2016, but he made headlines again on 16 September when desperate family members reported him and 73-year-old Myrtle Brown missing.
“I’m not waiting another hour ... If you see them or one of them please let me or the Maywood Police Office know,” Nick Brown wrote in a frantic Facebook post along with images of his mother and brother.
Efforts to locate the pair safe and alive were interrupted when Myrtle was found dead just a day later, less than 100 yards from her home. Authorities have revealed that her death is being investigated as a homicide while the search continues for Mr Brown in the suburban village.
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco has more:
What we know about Sergio Brown’s disappearance and his mother’s murder
WATCH: ‘Missing’ ex-NFL player seemingly uploads Instagram video after mother found dead
Thursday 21 September 2023 20:33 , Andrea Blanco
Sergio Brown’s childhood friend speaks out
Thursday 21 September 2023 17:51 , Andrea Blanco
Bridget Howell, a childhood friend of Mr Brown’s brother Nick, told The US Sun that he was shocked to hear news of Myrtle Brown’s murder.
“Me and Nick Brown were classmates. We were in band together, also. I knew Sergio,” Mr Howell said. “Nick’s parents were always at the school supporting them, supporting other children, just being a part of the events and things like that.”
What we know about the Sergio Brown case
Thursday 21 September 2023 16:26 , Andrea Blanco
What started as a missing persons investigation for former NFL player Sergio Brown and his elderly mother in a close-knit Illinois town turned into a far more disturbing mystery after the woman’s body was found in a creek over the weekend.
Mr Brown, 35, had turned away from the spotlight following his retirement in 2016, but he made headlines again on 16 September when desperate family members reported him and 73-year-old Myrtle Brown missing.
“I’m not waiting another hour ... If you see them or one of them please let me or the Maywood Police Office know,” Nick Brown wrote in a frantic Facebook post along with images of his mother and brother.
Efforts to locate the pair safe and alive were interrupted when Myrtle was found dead just a day later, less than 100 yards from her home. Authorities have revealed that her death is being investigated as a homicide while the search continues for Mr Brown in the suburban village.
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco has more:
What we know about Sergio Brown’s disappearance and his mother’s murder
Sergio Brown’s brother Nick Brown writes tribute in honour of slain mother
Thursday 21 September 2023 14:42 , Andrea Blanco
In an Instagram post, Sergio Brown’s brother thanked the community for their support and prayers.
“It’s a sad but hopeful time, and we will all get through this together. Mom always told me, ‘tough times don’t last’ and our last conversation about tough times being temporary is my beacon of hope,” Nick Brown recounted.
The grieving son also remembered his mother as “strong, caring, diligent, fancy and funny” and pleaded with his brother to return home.
“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,” he wrote.
Missing ex-NFL star posts bizarre Instagram about police and FBI after mother found dead in creek
Thursday 21 September 2023 13:30 , Andrea Blanco
Maywood police said on Tuesday that detectives were investigating the authenticity of the Instagram account linked to Mr Brown.
In a video posted Monday, a man resembling Mr Brown called Myrtle’s homicide “fake news.”
“Fake news, fake news, fake news. It has to be the FBI,” the man says in the rambling, expletive-filled video, adding that he thought his mother “was on vacation” in the Mexican state of Sinaloa.
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Missing ex-NFL star Sergio Brown posts bizarre Instagram after mother found dead
Ex-NFL star Sergio Brown and his mother went missing. Police say she was murdered and he has yet to be found
Thursday 21 September 2023 12:30 , Andrea Blanco
As details about 73-year-old Myrtle Brown’s murder begin to emerge, authorities in Maywood, Illinois, continue searching for her son, former NFL player Sergio Brown.
The Independent’s Andrea Blanco reports:
What we know about Sergio Brown’s disappearance and his mother’s murder
WATCH: Ex-NFL star Sergio Brown is missing, mother found dead
Thursday 21 September 2023 11:30 , Andrea Blanco
Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead and he went missing, neighbour says
Thursday 21 September 2023 10:00 , Andrea Blanco
Former NFL player Sergio Brown allegedly burned his mother’s clothes before her body was discovered behind her Illinois home over the weekend, a neighbour has claimed.
Carlos Cortez, a neighbour of Myrtle Brown’s, told WBBM that he had given authorities Ring doorbell video in which Mr Brown is allegedly seen burning his mother’s clothes. The Maywood Police Department declined to comment on the allegations when reached by The Independent.
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Sergio Brown burned mother’s clothes before she was found dead, neighbour says
