Tragic 911 Call Emerges in NFL Star's Mother's Murder Case

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Calais Campbell, NFL star and defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens.

Daily Mail NFL - Nateal Campbell, mother of Calais Campbell, aged 71.

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell, brother of Calais Campbell, aged 41, charged with murder.

WHAT:

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell is charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm.

WSB-TV - A neighbor captured video of Ciarre Campbell driving his mother's car, which was unusual as he does not typically drive.

WSB-TV - The Campbell family stated they are dealing with "overwhelming grief" following the incident.

Heavy NFL - A 911 call was released in connection with the murder of Nateal Campbell.

TMZ - Ciarre Campbell has been charged with murdering his mother, Nateal Campbell.

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell is accused of stabbing his mother so violently that she was nearly decapitated.

WSB-TV - Police had responded to the Campbell home 10 times since 2025.

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The incident occurred at Nateal Campbell's home in Atlanta.

WSB-TV - The specific location is a Buckhead townhome.

WHEN:

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell waived his first court appearance on a Wednesday.

WSB-TV - Police responded to a fire at the Campbell home in April 2025.

WHY:

Daily Mail NFL - Family members expressed fears for Nateal Campbell's wellbeing due to concerns about Ciarre Campbell's mental health.

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell was described as "mentally ill" and "diagnosed with schizophrenia."

HOW:

US Magazine - Calais Campbell told a 911 dispatcher that his brother was "mentally ill" and had been "diagnosed with schizophrenia" during the call made on the day of their mother's murder.

WSB-TV - Family members called 911 for a welfare check after being unable to reach Nateal Campbell.

WSB-TV - Ciarre Campbell had barricaded himself inside the home when officers arrived.

Ciarre Campbell has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm following a tragic incident that has left his family in "overwhelming grief." A neighbor recorded video of Ciarre driving his mother's car, which was unusual since he typically does not drive. During a 911 call made on the day of their mother's murder, Calais Campbell informed the dispatcher that his brother was "mentally ill" and had been "diagnosed with schizophrenia."