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Redskins safety Sean Taylor dies (1 Viewer)
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Max Power
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MIAMI (AP) -- The alleged shooter in the murder of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor told police he and the other suspects burned their clothes in an attempt to cover up the crime.
The statement by 17-year-old Eric Rivera Jr. and those by two other suspects were released Wednesday by state prosecutors at the request of The Associated Press and other news outlets. All three statements are heavily redacted on a judge's orders, and do not contain outright confessions to the crime.
But there are hints throughout of what happened and what led up to the Nov. 26 shooting, which authorities say took place in a botched robbery attempt at Taylor's Miami home. Taylor, an All-Pro safety for the Redskins, died the next day from heavy blood loss.
Rivera, like the other suspects from the Fort Myers area, told detectives there were five people on the trip that night, although only four are charged. All five burned their shirts, gloves and other clothes after returning home following Taylor's shooting, he said.
"And why did you guys do this?" asked Miami-Dade police Det. Juan Segovia.
"Nobody can find out who did it," Rivera replied.
Another suspect, 20-year-old Jason Scott Mitchell, said he thought about coming forward when he found out it was Taylor who had been shot. Mitchell said he was told the day after the shooting by another suspect, Charles Wardlow.
"It's like when I found out who it was, it's like, I mean, I just felt like turning myself in," Mitchell told police. But he did not, and added he wasn't sure why.
Mitchell's statement also provides new details on a birthday party he attended in September at Taylor's home. Mitchell said he stayed at the house for several days, helping Taylor cut the grass and make other preparations for the party -- tasks for which he was paid $300 in $50 bills by Taylor.
The party was for Sasha Johnson, who was Taylor's sister and who was dating suspect Wardlow's nephew Christopher, Mitchell said. He said Taylor gave Johnson $10,000 in a paper bag as a birthday present, and that he saw other large sums of money in the house.
Mitchell also said he thought Taylor would be with the Redskins, who played a game that weekend in Tampa, even though he was out with a knee injury. And, he said, the group almost ran out of gas on the way back to Fort Myers but managed to scrape together $2 in change to make it home.
The third statement released Wednesday was from Venjah Hunte, 20, but it provided almost no new details. Hunte's attorney has said his client never went inside Taylor's house and did not take part in the crime.
No statement was released from Charles Wardlow, the fourth suspect.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are barred from discussing the case with news media under a gag order issued by Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty.
The statement by 17-year-old Eric Rivera Jr. and those by two other suspects were released Wednesday by state prosecutors at the request of The Associated Press and other news outlets. All three statements are heavily redacted on a judge's orders, and do not contain outright confessions to the crime.
But there are hints throughout of what happened and what led up to the Nov. 26 shooting, which authorities say took place in a botched robbery attempt at Taylor's Miami home. Taylor, an All-Pro safety for the Redskins, died the next day from heavy blood loss.
Rivera, like the other suspects from the Fort Myers area, told detectives there were five people on the trip that night, although only four are charged. All five burned their shirts, gloves and other clothes after returning home following Taylor's shooting, he said.
"And why did you guys do this?" asked Miami-Dade police Det. Juan Segovia.
"Nobody can find out who did it," Rivera replied.
Another suspect, 20-year-old Jason Scott Mitchell, said he thought about coming forward when he found out it was Taylor who had been shot. Mitchell said he was told the day after the shooting by another suspect, Charles Wardlow.
"It's like when I found out who it was, it's like, I mean, I just felt like turning myself in," Mitchell told police. But he did not, and added he wasn't sure why.
Mitchell's statement also provides new details on a birthday party he attended in September at Taylor's home. Mitchell said he stayed at the house for several days, helping Taylor cut the grass and make other preparations for the party -- tasks for which he was paid $300 in $50 bills by Taylor.
The party was for Sasha Johnson, who was Taylor's sister and who was dating suspect Wardlow's nephew Christopher, Mitchell said. He said Taylor gave Johnson $10,000 in a paper bag as a birthday present, and that he saw other large sums of money in the house.
Mitchell also said he thought Taylor would be with the Redskins, who played a game that weekend in Tampa, even though he was out with a knee injury. And, he said, the group almost ran out of gas on the way back to Fort Myers but managed to scrape together $2 in change to make it home.
The third statement released Wednesday was from Venjah Hunte, 20, but it provided almost no new details. Hunte's attorney has said his client never went inside Taylor's house and did not take part in the crime.
No statement was released from Charles Wardlow, the fourth suspect.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are barred from discussing the case with news media under a gag order issued by Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Dennis Murphy. All four defendants have pleaded not guilty.
*lol* JohnnyU replying to his own posts. This is classic.I don't see that as that bad, especially compared to other comments. Very bad news about Taylor
gators312414
Footballguy
When I heard he died it was so sad.
He was really turning his life around.
He was really turning his life around.
Is 'Green Apple Splatter' really another account of JohnnyU's? If so that's hillarious... If so he's one crazy mofo...*lol* JohnnyU replying to his own posts. This is classic.I don't see that as that bad, especially compared to other comments. Very bad news about Taylor
Big Score
Footballguy
According to a Mod here, 'Green Apple Splatter' is indeed another of JohnnyU's accounts.Is 'Green Apple Splatter' really another account of JohnnyU's? If so that's hillarious... If so he's one crazy mofo...*lol* JohnnyU replying to his own posts. This is classic.I don't see that as that bad, especially compared to other comments. Very bad news about Taylor
Chachi
Footballguy
It was especially funny when Johnny U got a 2 day ban, so Green Apple Splatter comes in and creates a new thread asking why Johnny U was banned and the mod replies, Johnny U AND Green Apple Splatter now get a 2 week ban. Classic!According to a Mod here, 'Green Apple Splatter' is indeed another of JohnnyU's accounts.Is 'Green Apple Splatter' really another account of JohnnyU's? If so that's hillarious... If so he's one crazy mofo...*lol* JohnnyU replying to his own posts. This is classic.I don't see that as that bad, especially compared to other comments. Very bad news about Taylor
dgreen
Footballguy
One year ago today.
fatness
Footballguy
For some reason it seems longer than that. That all seems several worlds ago.
The shock over his death.
The Buffalo game, a tough loss, playing with 10 men on defense, Gibbs calling 2 timeouts.
The winning streak.
The abrupt end in the playoffs.
Gibbs quitting in the offseason.
The clown show that called itself a coaching search.
The draft.
Getting beat down by the Giants in game 1.
The wins over Philly and Dallas.
The tough losses.
Seems like a long time ago. I miss seeing the guy play. I wish he was around for his kid.
The shock over his death.
The Buffalo game, a tough loss, playing with 10 men on defense, Gibbs calling 2 timeouts.
The winning streak.
The abrupt end in the playoffs.
Gibbs quitting in the offseason.
The clown show that called itself a coaching search.
The draft.
Getting beat down by the Giants in game 1.
The wins over Philly and Dallas.
The tough losses.
Seems like a long time ago. I miss seeing the guy play. I wish he was around for his kid.
bcr8f
Footballguy
Oh wow. Seems longer ago. Many lambasted him as a punk, but he was young and seemed to be turning his life around.One year ago today.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Sean would have turned 30 today. What a talent.
http://caneswarning.com/2013/04/01/gone-but-not-forgotten-remembering-sean-taylor/?utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email
http://caneswarning.com/2013/04/01/gone-but-not-forgotten-remembering-sean-taylor/?utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email
Donsmith753
Footballguy
Was reading his Wikipedia entry (not sure how up to date it is) but apparently the shooter is finally due to go to trial April 5th.
Crazy that it's taken this long.
Crazy that it's taken this long.
matttyl
Footballguy
Seeing him on the defensive side of the ball and RG3 on the offensive side would have made this Skins fan happy. What a talent he was, and how much he is missed.....Raider Nation said:Sean would have turned 30 today. What a talent.
http://caneswarning.com/2013/04/01/gone-but-not-forgotten-remembering-sean-taylor/?utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email
true that...loved watching him playRaider Nation said:Sean would have turned 30 today. What a talent.
http://caneswarning.com/2013/04/01/gone-but-not-forgotten-remembering-sean-taylor/?utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email
Swing 51
Footballguy
Wyld Stallyns
Footballguy
Nice sentiment, but the Skins probably wouldn't have been in position to draft RG3 if they'd had Taylor back there for the past however many seasons.Seeing him on the defensive side of the ball and RG3 on the offensive side would have made this Skins fan happy. What a talent he was, and how much he is missed.....Raider Nation said:Sean would have turned 30 today. What a talent.
http://caneswarning.com/2013/04/01/gone-but-not-forgotten-remembering-sean-taylor/?utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email
BoomGoesTheDynamite
Footballguy
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
@ProFootballTalk: Trial of Sean Taylor's accused murderer finally begins, nearly six years later http://t.co/VAcZCIDcFb
Ghost Shark
Footballguy
Man this thread makes me sad. What a great player he was. I think he would have been one of the best of all time.
Bigboy10182000
Footballguy
MoveToSkypager
Footballguy
Don't go to the front of this thread, there are some callous people here and it's very sad.
The Great Snook
Footballguy
So much for justice being swift.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
"A Football Life" about Sean is premiering now on NFLN.
Faust
MVP
NFL Network’s Sean Taylor film attempts to provide ‘a full picture of Sean’s life’
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/09/24/nfl-networks-sean-taylor-film-attempts-to-provide-a-full-picture-of-seans-life/
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/wp/2014/09/24/nfl-networks-sean-taylor-film-attempts-to-provide-a-full-picture-of-seans-life/
JMon348
Footballguy
dcgangstas
Footballguy
Such a terrible shame. Sadly I remember it like it was yesterday since he died on my birthday ironically. I still do a lot of "what ifs?" about #21 and Len Bias.
That young man was destined for greatness and the HOF.
That young man was destined for greatness and the HOF.
squistion
Footballguy
Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 5h5 hours ago
Ten years ago today the late, great, Sean Taylor lost his life.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/935100390319763456
Ten years ago today the late, great, Sean Taylor lost his life.
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/935100390319763456
dcgangstas
Footballguy
R.I.P Sean.
Passed away on my birthday.
Will always remember where I was when Sean Taylor and Len Bias died. Still stunned by both tragic endings to two young men.
Passed away on my birthday.
Will always remember where I was when Sean Taylor and Len Bias died. Still stunned by both tragic endings to two young men.
Faust
MVP
Remembering Sean Taylor on his 37th birthday with 5 incredible highlight videos
Video link:
Sean Taylor career highlights
Rest in peace Sean Taylor.
Video link:
Sean Taylor career highlights
Rest in peace Sean Taylor.
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