Ex-NFL player kills himself after killing 5, injuring 1 in South Carolina, police say | Nightline

A prominent doctor, his wife, two of their grandchildren and a technician working at their home were killed. Suspect Phillip Adams, formerly a defensive back in the NFL, was found dead in his home.
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[@triphophoney2981]

Let's not forget the HVAC contractors. One dead, the other in critical condition. They have families too. They were just doing their jobs, expecting to go home that evening. It's tragic all around.

[@mcroley591]

Both HVAC techs have died

[@wolfodinson5303]

If they both had a gun .

[@triphophoney2981]

@@mcroley591 Thanks for the update. How sad!!!

[@derick3482]

I know. ? ?all of a sudden these ass holes are making him a victim ?

[@mountainman4859]

@@derick3482 ....did they try to make him a victim? I think they are simply trying to determine why he did it.

[@sylverwebsurfer788]

Someone lost their parents and their babies on the same day. I can’t imagine what they’re going through

[@WayTruthLife2100]

This too was my thought. How my heart is in turmoil for the doctor’s son (or daughter) and spouse who lost both parents and both children on the same day to a senseless violent display of hate, as this. When the father said, I think “football messed him up”, I interpreted that it was the son’s morals and ethics that were messed up, and that at that moment, he wasn’t necessarily speaking about him ‘physically’, i .e. old football concussion(s) causing brain misfiring/damage messed up. Anyone who is awake or aware of the state of our hearts can see who entertainers and (definitely NOT ALL but certainly some and a good amount) professional athletes worship. The G.O.A.T. acronym alone is very telling who people worship these days. God of all time....BEHOLD, I AM COMING QUICKLY.

[@bmwbryan1]

Wow your so right, if thats all I had and no other family I would probably just kill myself.

[@emmaapple8770]

Auuuuu it’s hard to imagine what they’re going through 🥲🥲

[@sonyasmith5805]

Wonder did he have that to many concussions syndrome don't know the right name for it of course but sending out prayers to family friends all the way around

[@rosenightingale1297]

RIP to those beautiful lives taken

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Sadly traumatic brain injuries from contact sports ( CTE ) aren't detected until after their death. like Aaron Hernandez and Frank Gifford just to name a couple. A neuropathologist found an “unusually severe” form of the brain disease in the 32-year-old former N.F.L. player Philip Adams who killed six people in April before shooting himself

[@curtisthehekek3358]

Chris benoit wwe

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@curtisthehekek3358 Him too

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@curtisthehekek3358 Him as well

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@curtisthehekek3358 He was diagnosed post mortem as well with CTE

[@carlfrye1566]

Frank Gifford wasn't a lawless killer - and he played when helmet protection was primative. Hernandez grew up in that life before he played football.

[@shinebritechosen]

Brain trauma is real!! These men love their sports so much and dread retirement. But to go out this way is horrible. 😭

[@FIGGY65]

CTE. Very highly probable.

[@empyrean196]

@@FIGGY65- You’re likely right. I forgot about CTE. Plus negative thinking.

[@FIGGY65]

@@empyrean196. If you look at Junior Seyau (and countless others) it’s no mystery. You’ve got natural chemicals out of balance, the CTE damage, world class physicality, emotional overload, and countless other factors all wrapped up in a ticking time bomb-it’s a recipe for disaster as all sense of healthy reasoning and behavior is out the window.

[@lashedbutnotleashed1984]

There's no proof it had anything to do with brain trauma.

[@odenirongiant]

​@lashedbutnotleashed1984 Of course not , but given the circumstances it was high on the possibility list given the killer's history and unmotivated murders of children.

[@linhlam3601]

A life spent saving lives to end up being shot dead...doesn’t make any sense ....RIP to all

[@NukaCola6962]

Not the first time an NFL player has killed people and killed themself, I expect drugs had a part of this

[@gardensofthegods]

The same thing happened years ago back around the mid-1980s in suburban Philadelphia , Pennsylvania in Springfield , Delaware County . Dr. Trout who had bought me and thousands of babies into the world was shot and murdered by a crazy girl named Sylvia Seegrist ... she even shot and killed a two year old . it happened at the Springfield Mall where she showed up dressed in Army fatigues and carrying a rifle , she injured others .

[@Nostradamus32541]

@@NukaCola6962 I don't know man I'm expecting that that doctors isn't as innocent as theyre trying to make him out to be

[@NukaCola6962]

@@Nostradamus32541 its really sus, not looking good for everyone including the Biden administration

[@mattherd5760]

@@Nostradamus32541 we'll see when there's more evidence. I just hope they don't go with the narrative that it wasn't entirely the killers fault and that it was all external influences that drove him to commit such a monstrous act.

[@nonamegame9857]

I don't know about the rest of y'all but I am so so very tired of seeing stories like this. God bless all of those victims and most definitely those poor children ☹️🙏☹️.

[@Skysthelimit212]

Definitely 😔

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

it only reinforces ALL LIVES MATTER not just the marxists message of only black lives.

[@marilynvallance]

@@quantumtechcrypto7080 Don’t use a tragedy to score political points.

[@felixguzmanmartinez1573]

Imagine seeing American soldiers killing children abroad. Then you gotta thank them for their service 🤯

[@Fyr35555]

Facts don't care about feelings. Unless your Shapiro being demolished by Andrew Neil and then they do.

[@markharrisllb]

This is as awful as it can possibly get, I know it’s from a year ago but I’m sure their family will still need our prayers.

[@justocho9090]

Why the children? my God, I can only imagine the pain of the parents losing their children and their father at the same time

[@coleenhudson8924]

And their mother. 😕❤️

[@bettyking1495]

🙏

[@theactualtruth4951]

GOD used that man to kill the family for some reason. The doctor did something.

[@theactualtruth4951]

@Ace nyc baby! di angelo actually GOD does. Isaiah 45: 7-9 kjv 7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things. 8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it. 9 Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?

[@Pinkdiamond12]

He shouldn't be shooting anyone. He should have done it to himself only if he had those thoughts

[@chrismas5338]

I don't give a damn about the excuses, there is none for killing innocent people especially young children.

[@badazzyoungstr954]

Hope the autopsy can take a good look at his brain.

[@chrismas5338]

@@badazzyoungstr954 you really think an autopsy will reveal why he loaded a .45 pistol and walked through the woods to break into a house and shoot 2 grandparents and their 7 and 9 year old grandkids and then shoot 2 A/C techs and then walked home and shot himself dead. What are you really looking for, a reason why it's not his fault? There are terrible people out there that do terrible things to innocent people. It's a shame his parents and friends claim he was such a good man. Sometimes the people that are mistaken are the ones closest to the problem. It's denial or ignorance.

[@badazzyoungstr954]

@@chrismas5338I think its ignorant to believe that mental illness due to severe head injuries can not exist. There is evidence of other athletes committing crimes and even taking their own lives away . The sad part of all this is that he’s not going to be the last one we hear do something terrible. That’s ignorance.

[@chrismas5338]

@@badazzyoungstr954 if I knew someone and I cared about them, I wouldn't be idle while they manifest into a killer. Shame on the people who claim to have been really close to him, they did nothing to help him or the people he killed.

[@kurtisgonzales37]

@@badazzyoungstr954 what if the races were switched, but the story the same? Would the narrative, and poc still feel the same? Idk, I'm tired of the division sewn because of the media picking and choosing what to push, and neglecting information to deceive, and people outright believe them. Im tired of the manipulation of people's good nature, and their ability to feel. Im tired.... divided we don't stand against the real threats.

[@coonhound29406]

A good kid does not murder innocent children

[@mieshta6607]

Idk much ab the guy, but from how the dad looked and said “I think the football messed him up” def plays a part I’d think

[@LL-bl8hd]

Imagine the police officer who had to see those kids. 😢 How could anyone do that?

[@ogs1mpson609]

Studies show that average 17 out of 100,000 police officers die by suicide. In comparison, 13 out of 100,000 die by suicide in the general population.

[@frogfilibuster5095]

No, I can't imagine. It's just not fair. Any of this horror.

[@nadirba9]

@Andrew Gluck what was hard to understand about that? Are you not at a first grade reading level?

[@skarze8213]

@Andrew Gluck What do you not understand about that?

[@gardensofthegods]

No doubt a lot of them can never get the image out of their mind no matter how hard they try and I'm certain a lot of them have got post-traumatic stress disorder from what they've seen . You never know how many good cops out there are very haunted and suffering .

[@Rose-vb1jp]

Omgness this is just utterly astonishing, He killed innocent children. That were just visiting Grandparents and spending time with them. Now these people's lives are shook to the core. Losing your parents and your children at the same time oh, this is heart wrenching.

[@ewhyte8059]

You are assuming he killed them and then killed himself. Don’t rule out more sinister possibilities. If drug cartels in Mexico are hanging body parts on the flyovers in full public viewAnd you can get your head round that, then pour yourself a stiff drink and retrace the story again from multiple sources. Never buy anything, absolutely anything on face value.

[@MayaLiyah734]

@Rotten to the Core they do

[@michellebrewer6473]

@@ewhyte8059 well said I perceived the same God rest those babies souls

[@coastalcapybara]

@Rotten to the Core Correct... your point?

[@EnlightenedRogue24]

@@ewhyte8059 - Can you elaborate? What other info do you have? 🤔

[@jeromebaker4314]

REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU LIVE. NEVER MIND HOW SAFE YOU BELIEVE THE AREA TO BE, "SECURE YOUR HOME"!!! "LOCK YOUR DOORS"!!!

[@antipeople3935]

The Idaho murders should tell us that

[@EmeraldView]

Nah. I don't like to live in fear.

[@bkpa4455]

Mental health is real. Sometime the demon are hard to over come. Praying for the family that lost so much in one horrible day.

[@gingerbread7778]

This was a hate crime

[@iFNhU]

I cant imagine what the parent who's kids and parents they were are going through.

[@xxxsaraHelloxxx]

Let’s pray we never will. God help them🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@issacbonga7549]

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[@Ribstar]

@@issacbonga7549 damn

[@therecitalist]

Senseless, and the young mother and father loss their two little ones while just visiting grandma and grandpa. WTF? 💔

[@whywelovefilm7079]

CTE bruh. Makes your mind go to dark places…

[@l0rdapophis]

THAT'S WHAT I'M SAYING!! Like you can't even think that your babies are safe with their grandparents anymore because of stuff like this. And it wasn't even the grandparents that did it, it was a complete stranger...who took the coward's way out 🙄

[@paulineboothe9881]

?????????????????

[@Love-hx6nb]

I know that’s so sad 😭 I can imagine the fear and anxiety everyone went thru 😦😩

[@kw9490]

As 5G continues to crank up your going to see more and more unexplained Carnage. But it can be explained microwaved 5G

[@jameslee2615]

How can the father described his son as "good kid" when he coldbloodilly killed 2 small children.That is pure evil!

[@bar_king_peezy9133]

CTE is dangerous to not go unnoticed. The doctor probably didn't care to help him out and just wanted to take his money and feel as he wasn't being helped.

[@Rxl3nr1ch]

Exactly that what happened to Aaron Hernandez he had the most Cte coming into the league I think

[@new-ancient]

How do you know the doctor didn’t try to help… don’t make excuses for an animal

[@CerciRodriguez]

This is just absolutely devastating and sad all around. Can't stop thinking of those young children. It's just sad.

[@mistadopeman]

It’s too much to think about.

[@robertjohnson3855]

These cases are ALWAYS sad most definitely. But damn it, stop it already with the “oh the guns, always the guns, coming down on guns. Guns don’t tell owners or force owners to kill ANYONE. Further if the shooter had not possessed a gun he could have easily taken the closest knife or fork or anything like a child’s baseball bat or tire iron. The point is he WANTED to kill and he committed the act. None of the items mentioned whispered in his ear and forced him to kill. What’s next taking away our garden hoses because someone used theirs to choke their neighbor, or forcing men to become eunuchs because they may rape women. STOP trying to remove or change our 2nd amendment. The constitution is inspired by God and is right just as it is! My heart and prayers sincerely go out to loved ones who suffer due to this tragedy. May God bless each one of them and surround every one.!

[@sahb4049]

@@robertjohnson3855 Grow up Robby!🤣🤣 The United States is a joke for alot of reasons but your gun violence BS takes the cake, try not to get shot down there dopey!!😳😘🤣🤣

[@irisomictin2190]

They’re all talking about the killer. Don’t forget the victims especially the little kids life cut too soon. 😭

[@twdjt6245]

Think they’re just trying to understand WHY. Was this random or was the guy his doctor? Was he a pill junkie or what?

[@joshuafranklin7488]

Because it doesn't fit their narrative of the media. I don't feel any remorse for the killer. That sob killed, not just the doctor and his wife, he also killed two young children. That thug took the chicken s**t way out.

[@reneolguin1081]

the killer was the victim of brain damage sustained on the football field. add a firearm and you get six dead.

[@hvacmania8323]

@@reneolguin1081 if they know football is dangerous why don't they get a real job?

[@brettrobinson2901]

@@hvacmania8323 REAL JOBS....pay REAL wages....not FANTASY TYPE paychecks....that's why.

[@Dreamwarrior0802]

Condolences to families affected for this tragic loss. We have so much sorrow today y’all, we have got to start lifting each other up. ❤️🙏🏼😢

[@charleswesley9907]

It looks like the father provided a good education for his son and was a good father . It would be so devastating for that to happen to anyone . Prayers for the family members .

[@JoseOrtiz-pc6mg]

This is just straight-up suspicious AF.. I feel sad for the children, but something else was going on here...

[@WatchmyPlaylist.]

Nope Just a hate crime

[@shymommieTv]

Something ain’t right this don’t make sense. Does the doctor have any past treatment logs anything why he seeing the doctor was the doctor trying medication for mayb his behavior this is much deeper but we ain’t getting the answers or someone is hiding deeply what’s going on. Who was treating the young man who was a nfl player he wasn’t a criminal but this doctor was a close friend what he went to the man house like this is deep.

[@youknowwhatsup7612]

Did I hear right in another news story that the other HVAC technician, Robert Shook Did in fact pass away? 7 people dead for absolutely no reason. My heart hurts for these people as well as Adam's parents.

[@THEONE-kh8iw]

@Jrock Jonestown you're sick

[@THEONE-kh8iw]

@Jrock Jonestown it's called scrolling through the comments. Unfortunately I was cursed with having to read your idiotic comments.

[@QuesadillaJay]

It was a hate crime

[@LizCooper]

Yeah I feel sorry for all the families. Can’t imagine my loved ones being murdered and on the other hand knowing your loved one killed 7 people, including 2 little ones, babies.... both sides are devastating.

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

@Jrock Jonestown His family had nothing to do with it, you one week old account having troll.

[@LK-fz7vr]

There is definitely an issue when someone who plays football professionally.. concussions really really screw up the brain.. you could see bizarre things from all athletes who experience brain trauma 😞😞😞

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

What about baseball, soccer, and police ? They all have high rates of spousal abuse and violence. How does TBI explain that professor? Your theory is BS.

[@hoodastylz4570]

Exactly‼️ People ONLY see the money.....ALOT of these guys are messed up. I can say this Bc I know & grew up w multiple college & NFL players

[@playdoz6779]

Agreed 💯

[@playdoz6779]

There is a movie by the name " concussion", about football players. I can believe That TBI may have been the cause.

[@LK-fz7vr]

@@playdoz6779 never heard of the movie but would look into that... my favorite sports are football and boxing... it's really sad seeing what happens to some of these athletes when they hang up their gear. From anger management to suicidal ideology... it's unfortunate but they always seem to get reckless.

[@juliem1595]

Another NFL player involved? Shocking

[@oscarpaiz1993]

This is insane, what it hurts in my heart is the family all dead including the kids

[@Gunny713]

Yup.. anyone can be touched

[@barfharper4407]

Man nothing gets past you.

[@pty1pty2]

My prayers go to both families, may God give them strength to carry on.

[@jokerz909]

Your prayers go to both families? Did your prayers go out to the family of the white guy who killed those Asian women? If he were white and the victims were all black, would your prayers go out to both families? I fucking highly doubt that

[@pty1pty2]

@@jokerz909 yes Sir.

[@letonyat.9025]

@Who cares Exactly the ramifications from these events run deep. Ppl often only see the surface layer when the subsequent ramifications leave so much grief behind.

[@Duffyyy94]

@@jokerz909 are you stupid?

[@truthseeker7612]

@@jokerz909 Why did you need to bring up color? Why is it so difficult to place yourself in the devastating position of the family that has to live with the horror, disbelief, and loss of a son who murdered 3 (or 4) adults and 2 children then took his own life? My heart goes out to them. Its enough to bring them to the grave as well. The pain and unfathomable sorrow of the couple who lost both their parents and their children is heartbreaking. How do they get through this It? It is definitely possible to feel heartbroken for both families. Color should not be the dividing factor here. Shame on you for veering the conversation in that direction.

[@Steveductions]

Wow lets not talk about these being a possible hate crime.

[@jmannii]

Since its more likely due to a head injury, talking about a hate crime would be a red herring.

[@onlythemessenger280]

CTE is a serious problem amongst these NLF players, Getting hit in the head causes serious issues later on in life ..

[@God.sDaughter]

Stories like this always reminds me to be grateful when I see a family member back home safely and healthy. Don’t take life for granted folks you never know when death will be knocking at your door. Be kind to one another and always check on your family members even if they are far away.

[@misterFunktastical]

I have 17 shots from the 36 for that, and a few rifles for good measure.... and yes, my wife and I almost always have a pistol within 2 steps

[@misterFunktastical]

@Mr. Foul Monday What'd Mary do to you?

[@GetRocStar]

CTE

[@margaret4807]

I absolutely agree 👍👏

[@Once800-]

Death, misery, and grief already visited my family.

[@International-BlackMan]

I work close to a mental institution and I've so many people seeking for help get turned away and mocked. The guy doesn't even look sane even as a Football player, his eyes looked dead at all time. R.I.P to everyone that lost their lives. Sad

[@gypsygirl9]

I thought the same thing. His eyes looked evil to me. He didn't seem to look like a kind or happy guy.

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

He looks like he is a godless person .. no love. Senseless!! Total loss for all ! God will deal with this ! What a shock !! To the community! Families all involved ..... Philippians 1-9.

[@rubywedderburn6528]

His eyes sure looks 🤔🤔🤔 This is sad on Sooooo many levels ☹️ Yahweh have mercy 🙏🏾🛐🙏🏾

[@OpiumBride]

MEntal illness or not that doesnt excuse this wretched behavior.

[@Pintexx]

No rip to him, he’s going straight to hell for murdering those poor kids, god will judge him accordingly

[@Emy53]

The father just said the doctor was his doctor for a long time. I am not sure if the ex-football player, Adam, was a patient of the doctor. My goodness, why kill the family and especially children.

[@jamaltaylor5]

I was lucky enough to have played the sport in high school and at a collegiate level and I can honestly say I've never taken a big hit but I know a handful of heavy hitters that just aren't the same today. Glory to God and condolences to all who lost someone.

[@yunmoyin583]

I’m sorry for his parents, my condolences to everyone who loved the victims

[@sheilapearson5633]

How can you try to talk to this man's Father, he just lost his son to this horrendous event. He is in shock.

[@chansevanatta9606]

Unfortunately his son is the reason for this horrendous event yet the cowardly journalist are really showing their true colors

[@theunluckycharm9637]

@@chansevanatta9606 this poor man lost his son and has to deal with what he did, may Phillip's father find some kind of peace

[@junkybabes]

Well I would ask him, but I wouldn't be so polite... "why did your fucking son shoot the doctor and his grandchildren"?

[@jaythames5254]

Your name suits you RIP to the victims this is very tragic.

[@keeleyalohna3889]

His father is in so much pain. I wish him healing. His eyes are filled with grief.

[@jomish8719]

STOP SELLINGS GUNS TO ANYONE WITHOUT PROPER SCREENING !!

[@jeffc9673]

Hate management; anger management; an inner urge to kill/destroy. Most who kill wantonly have a "reason" that in their mind "justifies" the act.

[@user-ps2mi9ze5v]

Watching the Dad was heartbreaking. How do you deal with something so tragically unexpected that your own beloved son did? Prayers for everyone, especially the parents who lost their children

[@HH-pk2wh]

Amen 🙏

[@iheartart9954]

Every life matters. This was a senseless act like many others. People need to stop making it about race and instead focus on getting people the mental health help they need and that includes every BLM activist who uses a senseless death as justification to destroy MORE lives and property. They are sick too because Instead of advocating for mental health or better opportunities, BLM activists destroy lives just like the person they are using as an excuse to riot. It’s no different.

[@tomphillips9803]

Poor dad. Just imagine what the children were going through watching this stranger murder their family and then know they are going to die.

[@HH-pk2wh]

@@tomphillips9803 no taking knees for these victims...this country is hanging on a thread.

[@HH-pk2wh]

@@iheartart9954 wake up.

[@logiccrusader667]

Mental illness is a huge concern. Too many struggle with these problems and some will result in horrific consequences. I'm so so sorry for the families of the loved ones lost in such a senseless way.

[@icequeen842]

Everything is not about "mental illness". More and more people are consistently saying this! With these types of people in these types of spotlighted professions, its more about backfired brainwashing or a direct order. This is not coincidental nor mentall illness as you know it.

[@3OONZlE]

@@icequeen842 no this tragic incident is definitely related to mental illness. The shooter lived a life taking blows to the head everyday as a profession. That can lead to so many consequences.

[@bigkountry2645]

@@3OONZlE another excuse for mental illness. Ok ill go out shoot people blame it on Iraq.

[@3OONZlE]

@@bigkountry2645 apparently you don’t know about CTE very well

[@marygalaviz9022]

Yes, there is mental illness in this world 🌎😢, Trump said it too, there's needs to be gun control.

[@bigron8346]

There is no excuse for killing little children !

[@EmeraldView]

What if they are Children of the Corn?

[@jamespatrick9841]

I just did a little research and an autopsy showed Adams had significant damage due to CTE in his frontal lobe. He tried to get help from the NFL but even the smallest task like remembering appointments or filling out paper work was difficult. The Family stated that in the last few years Adams was really struggling with his mental health.

[@poeticjust3004]

I've heard a doctor who quit the NFL said they would hire Doctors who were not qualified who they can easily blackmail and cover up for the organization to save them money and shortcuts...he said a lot of football players are struggling with head trauma

[@Allsfairinloveandwarr]

Numerous people get concussions and severe head trauma and don't go killing people especially children. Its an excuse.

[@sensarmy]

your an idiot

[@sensarmy]

@Alfred E. Nueman shut up racist

[@blackfoot8975]

If a certain part of your brain is impacted, then you'll have significant issues.

[@hoodiek6802]

@Alfred E. Nueman Criminal thugery you wouldn't say it to his face though

[@Allsfairinloveandwarr]

@Daniel Bouhadana Yeah I should've known better, I do know better. I just went down that rabbit hole of the violent side of KZbin, and the increae in violence. I'm an idiot sometimes.

[@meganlopez560]

Listening to his father speak broke my heart. Many prayers to them as well

[@vicchavez6570]

Why? He showed no sorrow nor grief.

[@yahmiryahshem7615]

@@vicchavez6570 yeah since u can tell his grief from a 5 second clip

[@erg4943]

@@vicchavez6570 he said "we pray for the family" idiot

[@dyates6380]

I do too. You can see he's still in shock.

[@lamentation0078]

That boys father was broken😪😪😪Lord Jesus help every family0

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

Everybody automatically assuming it's the football BS that caused him to do this. While ignoring that he might have just been a murderer because he was a murderer.

[@disorganizedorg]

It's not being ignored; doing so would be burying ones head in the sand. Killing multiple people is not a normal act; we should examine all plausible abnormalities (like multiple concussions).

[@VCthaGOATdunker]

@@disorganizedorg still an assumption. Murderers arent normal by definition. The overwhelming majority of murderers did not have a problem with concussions, and concussions are not linked to murderous behavior.

[@vincenthearne2190]

There is something that we don't know regarding this case - we are not getting all of the facts . Victims of head injuries do not go around murdering people - there is some type of illegal dangerous activity in this case that is not being released . Illegal Dangerous Drugs definitely a factor and info being suppressed . Forced Entry - the killer has a motive for this target - there is something not being released about the dealings of the murderer and target. " He was a good kid " ok Blaming Football and head injuries for illegal drugs is an egregious horrific cover up The Father admits on camera that the victim was the Family Doctor - something was going on that we don't know about and clearly it has to do with drugs , doctors , Adams father right on camera states that the Doctor was the Family Doctor . Not random , underlying issues between the victim and murderer .

[@drock9340]

exactly. so many details missing. some up spoken relationship between the doctor, his wife and the shooter. and the poor grandkids had to unfortunately, be in the mix

[@simmiewilliams5970]

This is so devastating, heart felt prayers to the family of the deceased.

[@scottmac-cheeserae4531]

Prayers do nothing. How about some real action?

[@helenhunter4540]

@@scottmac-cheeserae4531 Prayers might do something for the pray-er.

[@scottmac-cheeserae4531]

@@helenhunter4540 Yeah...it might make praying person feel better. That's all.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

@@scottmac-cheeserae4531 I have no real answers for insensitive people or horrific behavior.

[@joansavarese2974]

First thing out of the old man's mouth oh he was a good kid why do they always say that he wasn't a good kid he killed 5 people he wasn't a good kid

[@marcellam3958]

I think as a football player those head injuries really do effect their brain.. I truly believe that its one of the factors of them snapping.

[@craigspivey8733]

And they start them in first grade! For the rest of his life getting concussions.

[@donnagpalk912]

Exactly

[@GottiGolfwang]

My brother stopped playing because he would rage for no reason we didn’t even wanna be around him he still has a slight problem with anger

[@jennifromthetribe]

This is know facts. You can look this up it does effect them and the sad thing about it these big teams don't want to believe it due to them getting sued by families and not being able to tackle in the sport. This has happened so many times and its sad they are denied the help they need!

[@sumo._]

CTE is very real and we're seeing it in all sorts of sports from football to MMA to even soccer. I firmly believe more time and research will reveal CTE is behind many cases of athletes snapping.

[@dedgzus6808]

According to the autopsy he had an "unusually severe" case of CTE.

[@jobrownsmith116]

Even tho Adam was only 32yrs old his autopsy revealed he'd suffered from an "unusually severe" case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Tragic for everyone involved.

[@mattyjay8896]

I would imagine CTE will be evident whenever the autopsy is done. Prayers for everyone involved 🙏

[@phill8522]

Lmao what are they going to do a cte scan on? He's doesn't have a brain left to scan. I'm sure whatever brain he did have is laying in a puddle in that house

[@Janellabelle]

@@phill8522 oh yea, OF COURSE he shot himself in the head. Damn. I was looking forward to the results of that scan and watching the NFL try to sweep the results under the rug. That's unfortunate but we really don't need a scan to know anymore that NFL players are brain damaged. If they start at 10 by 30 that's 20 years of concussions. They've seen CTE in the quarterbacks. They even found CTE in a kicker! So apparently it doesn't even take a lot of hits compared to what the other players will take. Aaron Hernandez's brain was available for a CTE scan, it was undoubtedly positive. The Dr that's been doing all these tests showed a picture of his actual brain next to a normal brain. I was shocked. I didn't know you could mess up your brain that bad and still function on any level. I would think the person would need around the clock care in a hospital. Apparently, I guess he kind of did need that though considering the things he did. They just LOOK so healthy it's easy to be fooled.

[@billlawrence4047]

Why do we make excuses to someone who may have CTE? On that note, I'm boycotting football. We must take a stance against the Demonic MENACE, gun violence! Now, before it's too late!

[@steffondoyle8071]

@@Janellabelle Andre Waters and Tyler Hilinski shot them selves in the head too, but doctors were still able to get an analysis on both of their brains to prove they had cte. I think there still a chance.

[@wintersage14]

@@billlawrence4047 i don't think its an excuse so much as an explanation for what would make him behave so crazily :(

[@lorrainemurray4689]

The story just doesn't all add up!

[@robertsandoval8598]

It's a mental health issue, not a gun issue

[@rdred8693]

NFL keeps "hiring" thugs and rapists, why on earth do people support football? All of those people, except for the killer, may they rest in peace.

[@jessd3107]

My husband shot himself 20 years ago..I will never be ok...prayers to the victims family and family of the young man who did this ...the pain never leaves...after a decade I gave up hoping that it would be less each morning when I woke(if I even can sleep at all) 20 years I gave up looking forward to feeling better..sorry

[@thomasskokan4644]

My sympathies ! Was he a former football player ?

[@melissak8892]

I hope you can still heal somehow.

[@kaylewis4856]

🙏🙏🙏

[@stephaniepittaluga5057]

Much much ♥️ to you. I really felt that comment.

[@mollybeecespedes8080]

Hope you find strength &healing, stay pray up 💙💜🙏

[@JuneK618]

I have no words. Those poor innocent children and their grandparents. It's heartbreaking. Condolences to the family.

[@cinderella23queen37]

This is too much for me

[@asseater1895]

@@cinderella23queen37 then get off of yt

[@robertcarli1969]

@@cinderella23queen37 why are white men so much more violent than black men 🤣

[@jadetaylor2443]

And the contractor.

[@slimpickens7822]

Anyone that can kill a child is a different kind of evil.

[@babieboo]

The Government don't give A DAMN..🙏🙏😥

[@louwiz2422]

Was this Dr treating him with pain killers and cut him off at the knees? Odd this man would randomly pick this family. I hope we get an update and soon. At least find out if he was his patient.

[@gonzox791]

Something tells me this football player suffered from brain damage problems, rest in piece to the victims , this must stop, life is precious.

[@Papawill13]

@@gonzox791 What tells you? The dude was a violent junkie. Stop making excuses!!

[@gnomingez8949]

ye white doctor is to blame he and his grandkids are to blame for this poor young man crime

[@Papawill13]

@abubakar abdulahi Because he was a Junkie!!!!

[@jacksondevries6180]

@abubakar abdulahi so he decides to kill his wife and grandchildren?

[@alwayshavestrengthjoy7450]

Prayers to these families. So much going on in America. There remains a Spirit of evil and wickedness upon this land. This is a spiritual battle in these last days, roaming doing evil. Seeking who it can devour. Pray with fervency!

[@calisahardy4845]

Yes, thank you.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

Tracy: the evil is Satan, and he and tens of thousands of his angels roam the EARTH. Time is very short.

[@jacquelinejones7659]

AMENNN && AMENNN!!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Sheya404]

This is indeed true! Amen.

[@AltClev37]

@@sandrafernandez6040 right?!

[@richardbailey511]

Well, he just saved the taxpayers of South Carolina a bundle of cash!!!! Good move on his part (to spare the world the spectacle of a silly trial)...ijs

[@luvlabso130]

All the major Democrat run cities have defunded their place it's a nightmare

[@alvintobe5566]

God please heal us from the inside, so we can show your LOVE on the outside. 🙏🏽

[@Whispering.Graves]

Ahmen

[@serenacalls]

Amen 🙏

[@rhondamatthews2806]

Amen !

[@geneticdiabetic9559]

Like you want god to kick ya with his heel from the inside? Then you will show him love. Weird I don't get this religious stuff🤔

[@kandicecousineau1348]

Amen!

[@00jonesin]

Obviously this is horrific.... but this video has a production/documentary kind of vibe super in depth detail with the police audio recordings and the wide variety of interviews and backgrounds. Didn’t like this just happen yesterday or am I missing something?

[@jamiesla205]

I Agree. Kind of weird. And so much detail and alot of information0 about everyone involved

[@seeleygirl6178]

When someone dies, they can put something together so fast. That’s what they get paid for. No mystery.

[@butwhole4186]

@@seeleygirl6178 You are a mystery.

[@DNatraul]

That doctor did something this isn’t ordinary...with this well put together Mini movie...

[@TinkerBellSpeaks]

Absolutely this was posted 7hrs ago

[@In_ThIs_SAD_Dark_Reality]

He had CTE and that's only diagnosed at autopsy so my prayers to the both families. I can't imagine being the mother of those children dropping them off at their grandparents and now they're never going to see those kids again

[@joshuafarfan6503]

CTE is a serious problem for ex football players. Damn. May they all Rest In Peace.

[@heathermetz6576]

So sad and unbelievably tragic for both families.

[@cherylpa527]

When are we going to at least try and implement laws to help prevent some of these tragedies?? Prayers aren't enough!!! RIP to the victims ❤️😥

[@michaellesko7141]

Like what?

[@carmenlangland1393]

Poor dad,he so hurt for what his son did,is horrific 😢prayers for both family,is tragedy 🙏😢

[@yvonnia123]

I am feeling so sick right now. I live in Rock Hill and we never in a million years thought this would happen. It's such a quiet peaceful place😢😢😢. My prayers go out to the family.

[@KyoIsUntied]

I live pretty close I feel sick too

[@jejohn3676]

Evil lives everywhere Yvonnia.

[@yvonnia123]

@DW Stone sigh, I know no place is impervious to crime. I'm originally from Baltimore so this place was really like heaven to me. Just very sad.

[@rashadavery7576]

It ain’t where you live you can die anywhere

[@eightymopar]

This was targeted. You are no more in danger then you were last week.

[@dutchgala826]

OMG! Love to all. The community The families. To anyone reading this.

[@population-_-420]

Where's god @ ?

[@Hituvuvuvu]

Don’t use Gods name in vain

[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

@@population-_-420 God is killing. It’s guns that are killing people so perhaps Americans should change this ridiculous behavior of violence and killing and other than law enforcement officers shouldn’t be allowed to be carrying guns and randomly killing people for no reason!!!

[@frogfilibuster5095]

​@@population-_-420 *FU1K God* Whatever signifies God. *Americans are hurting!*

[@frogfilibuster5095]

​@@TheHouseofcoolstuff Not going to happen. It's the legislative branch. Enough Democrats are pro-gun, so good luck getting that thru the Senate. Biden cannot executive order, he's not a dictator.

[@markdavis8858]

I stop playing football in high school all the headaches migraines that I had waking up Football especially on a high level can mess you up even in high school football is a very violent sport we constantly get hit in the head a lot

[@raymondwarmke7318]

Don’t blame it on that . Cmon man..that’s a bunch of crap .

[@markdavis8858]

@@raymondwarmke7318 why are u even saying anything 😒 u don't have no idea so🖕🖕so go piss on your mom and suck your self oh I'm sorry you probably don't even know the meaning of all that

[@raymondwarmke7318]

@@markdavis8858 fu punk

[@cheftornado1114]

@@raymondwarmke7318 how is that a bunch of crap?? He started waking up with headaches after playing football….a sport where your head receives impact. Noooow what’s inside your head again?? CORRECT, a soft organ with millions of blood vessels and neurons! Hell, do you think getting a bruise is a bunch of crap? When you get a bruise, you get swelling and pain. The brain and it’s surrounding tissue is no different!

[@theknowledgetrap]

@@raymondwarmke7318 very possible

[@paulcooverjr.6947]

I'm tired of people blaming CTE for dudes committing crimes. Crime is at and individuals core. Many who have suffered from CTE do not commit murder!

[@btaylor6039]

that poor father. my heart goes out to all involved ❤️

[@sciencemathematics7288]

but i think that doctor isn't innocent he might have done something evil towards him. Just because you didn't get caught for crimes doesn't mean you didn't commit a crime against someone it just means you didn't get caught.

[@styxvxn4435]

@@sciencemathematics7288 Aww... “Nodding head in agreement”

[@nadirba9]

@@sciencemathematics7288 stop justifying murder you psychopath

[@scatoabeln3255]

@@sciencemathematics7288 That's one of the dumbest things i've heard..

[@chabelitarico4526]

@@sciencemathematics7288 that is neither here nor there. He killed more than just the doctor... no one has the right to take someone else’s life

[@SirHTMLguy]

Hit home when they said HVAC tech killed.. im an HVAC tech and cant even imagine something like this breaking out when im just replacing a fucking capacitor ffs. I feel for all the victims but damn.

[@BasedDad35]

Start packing to work.

[@justinrogers3634]

Bro I’m on call right now and wish I didn’t see this

[@jondoe4807]

Same that’s wild

[@hvacmania8323]

Same bro stay safe out there I almost got beat up and shot( by a black dude of course) because I parked in what he says was his parking spot . I work in a lot of unsafe areas and I always have a hard time with these thugs that don't wanna work

[@hvacmania8323]

@@BasedDad35 packing a gun to work won't save you if you are being sucker shot though

[@marcomondragon7276]

He was a good kid. "I think football messed him up." Blame everything & everyone except the individual himself.

[@spritual-1731]

SAS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT MUST HAVE DONE THE BRO. WRONG,NOT TOO MENTION AMERICA.

[@artedison2]

The player pictured isn't the man who committed these crimes. Very irresponsible.

[@GomezMedia1]

Thank you

[@NottyAries]

Yes it is...

[@GomezMedia1]

@@NottyAries it isn’t they got the wrong football player😂

[@shell6927]

If it isn't him then the whole of the world's media have made the same mistake.

[@FartingFrenchies]

Can we call this a hate crime or no? What’s the guideline? Aren’t all shootings hate crimes?

[@candicemiller9498]

God bless everyone. This is tragic. Everyday there's a new shooting. I can't keep up with all the reports. Stay safe everyone. Spread love and kindness.

[@orlandovega6958]

Well more people on the planet= higher risk of violence.... 🥴

[@Carlos.Ramos.]

There hasn’t been a shooting like this for a while, stop exaggerating it.

[@ellerocvisionz]

@@Carlos.Ramos. nah there has been an increase in killings shootings since the pandemic and shut downs I guess ppl being inside for so long is creating a problem

[@CJ-gw9ci]

@@magicwizkenny2107 what? Banning guns would never stop carnage such as this devastation. Criminals will always get guns and those who are not criminals but become suicidal or homicidal will always find a gun.

[@adrianaboga8361]

I agree, indeed. 👍😒🧡

[@409yattaman]

Concussion don't make you kill people we gotta stop using that as a excuse when a athlete kill someone

[@Gunner53-OK]

Typical parent "he was a good kid" who just happened to kill 5 people and tried to kill a 6th. Yeah, he sounds like a great kid.

[@JM-ot8ux]

That's what you'll say when your worthless offsquirts shoot up something.

[@IfAllElseFails_Ctrl_Alt_Del]

As an athlete, he got hurt A LOT. He probably got HOOKED ON PAIN MEDS, because of those injuries. If that was the case, this guy was a ticking time BOMB. The Doctor might’ve refused to give him the medication, thereby setting off this mans sanity. He probably didn’t even realize exactly what he had done, until he had time to assimilate everything. The realization of what he did, might’ve been too much to bare so he ended his life. I’ve worked with people with addiction. I know first hand how violent they can get. They go from being a big huggable teddy bear, to becoming a murderous rampaging grizzly bear. I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL, INVESTIGATOR, PSYCHOLOGIST or DOCTOR. I DO NOT CLAIM TO DEFINITIVELY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED, I WAS NOT THERE OR KNOW ANYONE INVOLVED IN THIS ATROCIOUS CRIME. THIS IS SIMPLY MY HYPOTHESIS. May all of the victims Rest In Peace, & May their loved one find solace & strength to keep pushing forward😔.

[@Lovesongs-Deathdance]

I believe you could be right! Maybe a combination of addiction (painkillers, etc?) and brain damage bc of many concussions? Those things together would absolutely make him into a "ticking bomb"! 😳 How can ANYONE kill children, I just can't understand 😱, somebody who does that has to be REALLY messed up in the head 😕😥😥. Greetings from Scandinavia 💞

[@azpersonal]

I wish the doctor gave him what he wanted then called the police after he leaves 😢

[@DEUTSCHLAND.007]

So sad, I can't find words... RIP.

[@lifestooreal1887]

RIP?

[@tommaggi1475]

@@lifestooreal1887 to the victims

[@imfromplaystation6906]

black parents when their kids dead or prison: "he was a good kid"

[@mikegggg222]

Joe Biden on gun control, how many guns and weapon systems did we send to Afghanistan and give away? how many guns and weapon systems are we giving to Ukraine? almost a trillion, I would believe? what about Syria ?gun control? For who ?the taxpayers who are flipping the bill? So we work hard, we're not allowed to own guns to protect ourselves,and and we're paying taxes, and giving away copious amounts ,to the military industrial complex,gun control?

[@Sanderus]

Chris Benoit murder-suicide comes to mind. Also in that case a career of brain injuries may have played a factor.

[@Posthim-upyt]

Bullshit

[@thomasfuller225]

Too convenient.

[@merlinmage6012]

Bull evil kenival the daredevil didnt go on killing spree boxers and mma fighters dont go on killing spree. He wasnt insane and knew what he was doing thats why he comited suicide to not go to jail for life.

[@hoodieplays2996]

@John Corbin no racist. It’s CTE stop making it about race

[@DruidicOrthodox]

Benoit was murdered

[@LUCSchnl]

This was a lose lose situation for everyone and everything involved...so sad😥 R.I.P.

[@uniqueauction]

Why try to make an excuse for his killings? He's a killer = 5 is dead and 1 is injured. If football made him to do it- why not give back all the money and benefits he got from football? It goes both ways- not just a one-sided story.

[@captaincake4331]

Why isn't this a hate crime?

[@LIBERATIONUNIT]

maybe because he didn't leave behind a 180 page manifesto admitting to such....just maybe

[@captaincake4331]

@@LIBERATIONUNIT So in order to qualify as a hate crime there has to be a manifesto. You can't seriously believe that?

[@8thhousemoonrabbit205]

It should be, as well as the man who ran down white women & children, during a goddamn parade.

[@abhaabha7353]

CNN will ignore Black racist story.

[@GomezMedia1]

This has nothing to do with race, but yes they do report more on white shooters than black shooters.

[@oneel3859]

@Paul Pistachio Ignoring racism? Ignoring racism is distracting who can be on a country when you murdered natives to get it. Ignorance is naming even Africa nations and monuments after colonizers who raped and oppressed but nothing. Racism is giving white Israelites reparation while ignoring Italian oppression in east Africa of coloured jews too or the fact that Germany killed more black people than jews but crickets on those reparations.

[@GomezMedia1]

@Nolan Gleason a white guy killed several asians, was it about race as well? Some of you white people to extreme with it😂

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

My GOD! It's like Covid-19 pandemic is hopefully coming to an end so, the mass shootings HAVE to pick up! May the Lord grant solace to the remaining family members.

[@bonnieinthespirit6373]

It’s the shot of covid . Probably issued to him recently ! Messed him up !!

[@dimsummo]

Right, these incidents have been happening since the vaccine came out...

[@jayscraggs405]

They conveniently pick up every time a Democrat is running for or in office

[@Blank_sp8ce1234]

This world has lost its way

[@DWilliam1]

My family was originally from Rock Hill and still have relatives down there, lots of good people. Huge football town. Sad.

[@skywolf7717]

Used to be the fathers doctor, ruled suspect had no real motive..... Are we suppose to be as stupid as the news? Investigate the fathers relationship to the doctor. Clearly it was targeted.

[@mumfordhound8518]

It’s called MURDER, not just a crime. Stop minimizing when five people were shot to death, including two children. What a cold-blooded comment that reporter made: two parents will never kiss their children anymore, tuck them into bed, read books to them etc etc. children and grandchildren will never hug their parents again.

[@tomdaniels3392]

that is what I say too, this story really minimizes the lives of the victims?!?!?!

[@alexcalderon1017]

Change that thumbnail because that’s Cordarrelle Patterson... not the murderer Now it’s right

[@classicwhitebread]

I was just about to comment this. Thank you.

[@LL-bl8hd]

Yikes

[@aminagreen7124]

No. But will it be investigated as mental illness which often is afforded to white perpetrators. And really guys, he was an NFL player who have a history of violent crime/suicide due to brain damage from long term head trauma. Look it up.

[@thomasdavis4818]

No it's not. Patterson has long braids.

[@LL-bl8hd]

@@thomasdavis4818 They changed the picture so the top comment should edit their comment.

[@wildamerican2771]

How far we’ve sunk as a society we aren’t even safe in our own homes. Was this a hate crime??

[@kswiss916]

You don't just get your whole family clipped for no reason. The Dr may have been dirty.

[@sweetXsweet2009]

All I can say about this is, as someone with chronic illness who has a terrible time finding a doctor who cares, its really hard to see a genuinely good doctor lose their life like this.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

Being a good doctor ended up costing him his life. He stopped giving that guy his meds because it was destroying him. But, by doing that, dude went insane. The meds was all he had.

[@guillermoparra8801]

Maybe that doctor did something unspeakable to that man we will never know. that's why you have to show human kindness to people.

[@MariaSantos-em5jv]

@@guillermoparra8801 Too much kindness is why the doctor is dead. He took that man off his drugs because it had turned him into a zombie. He was trying to make him human again, but by doing this, the doctor unleashed a beast.

[@yoshijb9428]

It always is the most compassionate and most deserving, are always the one to die.💔😔

[@jobrownsmith116]

@@guillermoparra8801 Yes. I wasn't surprise to hear he was in the middle of a insurance claim. My best guess he was unhappy with the dr ? I'm a injuried worker and many drs, even one's own dr, won't stand up for patients in these cases. I'm in Canada so it may not be the same.