Myrtle Brown, 73, the mother of former NFL player Sergio Brown, was found dead in a creek near her Maywood residence over the weekend, sparking a desperate search for her missing 35-year-old son, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
In an unfortunate turn of events, law enforcement shifted from a missing persons case to a now homicide investigation, after Myrtle Brown's autopsy revealed her death to be the result of a brutal assault, as reported by NBC Chicago. As investigators continue to piece together the details surrounding the mother's murder, family and friends hold onto hope for Sergio Brown's safe return.
The search for Sergio Brown and his mother began when family members informed the Maywood police that they were unable to make contact with either of them. Police initiated a missing persons report for the mother and son duo on Saturday. Despite the tragic discovery of Myrtle Brown behind her residence, her son Sergio's whereabouts remain a mystery, NBC Chicago reported.
As the story unfolds, we delve into the complexities of Sergio Brown's life. He was a promising athlete who succeeded in securing a spot with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2010. Brown's career saw him play for the Indianapolis Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills until 2016, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
During this time of confusion and grief, Nick Brown, Sergio's brother, took to social media in an attempt to reach out to his missing sibling, pleading, "If anyone knows where he is I want him to know that I love you and please come home" as mentioned in the Chicago Sun-Times. The family certainly endures a challenging period to navigate this sudden tragedy and the uncertainty of Sergio's disappearance.
The Maywood police request that anyone with information about Sergio Brown's location contact the department at 708-368-4131 or their anonymous tip line at 708-450-1787, as mentioned in NBC Chicago.
