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McNair Likely a Victim of Murder-Suicide

Evidence suggests his girlfriend killed him, then herself

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(Newser) – Details in the shooting death of NFL great Steve McNair are beginning to emerge. It now appears that McNair's 20-year-old girlfriend shot him several times before killing herself, the Tennessean reports. Both were found in McNair's rented Nashville condo, the girlfriend with a single gunshot wound to her head and a pistol nearby. McNair, 36, was married but had met the younger Sahel Kazemi at a local restaurant a few months ago, and the two began dating.

“She is the sweetest girl," her former boyfriend told the newspaper. “He was making her believe they were going to be together, and everything would be perfect.” Police say they have not ruled out other possible scenarios but are not looking for additional suspects. Former Tennessee teammate Eddie George said the death of his "great friend" left him stunned. "I am just trying to get to (his wife) Mechelle’s house to show support and take it from there."

A crowd gathers outside the condominium where Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death.
A crowd gathers outside the condominium where Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death.   (AP Photo/Josh Anderson)
McNair plays in the 2000 Super Bowl.
McNair plays in the 2000 Super Bowl.   (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
Steve McNair in 2000.
Steve McNair in 2000.   (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
A crowd gathers outside of an apartment where the body of Steve McNair was found in Nashville.
A crowd gathers outside of an apartment where the body of Steve McNair was found in Nashville.   (AP Photo/Josh Anderson)
Steve McNair in 2007, while with the Baltimore Ravens.
Steve McNair in 2007, while with the Baltimore Ravens.   (AP Photo/Gail Burton, file)
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United_States_of_Entertainment
Jul 4, 09 11:31 PM CDT
Karma came for you. Reply
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Jul 5, 09 10:13 AM CDT
Death is karma for cheating?
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United_States_of_Entertainment
Jul 5, 09 3:03 PM CDT
When you put out a negative you get a negative in return, that is karma. So, are you a cheater? I guess if you are going to cheat make sure they aren't psycho.
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Jul 5, 09 3:06 PM CDT
No, wait, please do fuck the psychos so they can keep killing the cheaters off. wooohoooo!!! two whores down and trillons to go!
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Jul 4, 09 11:42 PM CDT
He shot someone to death? Reply
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