In a recent event in Maywood, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, 35-year-old ex-NFL player Sergio Brown is missing. Myrtle Brown, Sergio Brown’s 73-year-old mother, was discovered dead with signs of assault injuries near a creek at the back of their home on September 16, 2023.

There was substantial police activity reported near Addison Creek, where Myrtle Brown’s body was found. Prior to this, the Brown family had approached both the Maywood and Melrose Park police departments when they couldn’t contact Sergio. Several family members and friends were at the Browns’ residence, waiting for news.

Sergio Brown started his football career at Proviso East High School, then continued it at Notre Dame. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, joining the New England Patriots in 2010. Over the years, Sergio played for teams like the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills, ending his professional football career in 2016.

Myrtle Brown’s death has deeply affected the Maywood community, as she was a well-regarded member. Authorities are treating her death as a homicide, intensifying efforts to find Sergio. Myrtle’s sibling, Shelia Simmons, expressed her worries after observing unusual circumstances at Myrtle’s home and failing to communicate with her for multiple days.

The police department in Maywood, in conjunction with other organizations, is dedicatedly pursuing all available leads to comprehend the events leading to Myrtle Brown’s death and the unexplained absence of Sergio. They are urging the public to provide any information they might have through their anonymous tip line.

Across the nation, many are waiting with anticipation for news on this situation, notably the NFL community.