Former NFL player Sergio Brown is scheduled to appear in an Illinois court on Wednesday to face charges of first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body in connection with the death of his 73-year-old mother. Brown, who had been residing in San Diego, was recently transported to Illinois where the hearing will take place at a Maywood courthouse.
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Former NFL player Sergio Brown is facing serious charges of first-degree murder and concealment of a dead body in connection with his mother’s death. He will be appearing in court in Illinois to face these allegations.
Authorities from the Maywood Police Department announced the updated charges against Brown, sharing that he allegedly killed his mother and disposed of her body near a creek behind her home. The hearing is set to commence at 9 AM CT.
Brown, who had been in custody in Southern California since October 10, was apprehended in Mexico, where he was seen partying and dancing in the days following his mother’s passing. A video taken during his extradition back to the US showed him being uncooperative with Mexican officers.
During his tenure in the NFL, Brown played for teams such as the New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills. His last season in the league was in 2016.
