Donte Whitner to Aldon Smith’s family: “C.J. Spillman should have a lot of answers for you”
Former NFL player Donte Whitner has publicly suggested foul play in the death of Aldon Smith, sparking media attention.
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📍 How it ended
Donte Whitner hinted at foul play regarding the death of Aldon Smith. Other reports detailed Smith's final hours, including an attempt by a friend to revive him in a truck and his final act of delivering pizza to a homeless charity.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 4d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Former NFL player Donte Whitner has publicly suggested that C.J. Spillman may have information about the death of Aldon Smith. Coverage from Touchdown Wire, People.com, San Francisco Chronicle and Kansas City Star focuses on Whitner's statement and Smith's final acts.
People.com highlights Smith's charitable work before his death. The San Francisco Chronicle provides details about Smith's final hours, including an attempt by a friend to revive him. The Kansas City Star discusses Smith's efforts to serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of substance abuse.
Next, watch for any responses from C.J. Spillman or Aldon Smith's family. Coverage may also delve deeper into Smith's final hours and his charitable work.
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Quick answers
Who is Donte Whitner?
Donte Whitner is a former NFL safety who played for the San Francisco 49ers.
Who is Aldon Smith?
Aldon Smith was a former NFL linebacker who also played for the San Francisco 49ers.
What did Donte Whitner say about Aldon Smith's death?
Donte Whitner suggested that C.J. Spillman may have information about the death of Aldon Smith.
Coverage (4)
- Former 49ers safety hinted at foul play in Aldon Smith's death Touchdown Wire · 22d ago
- Former NFL Linebacker Aldon Smith’s Final Act Before Death at Age 36 Was Delivering Pizza to a Homeless Charity People.com · 22d ago
- Inside Aldon Smith’s final hours: Ex-49er’s friend tried to revive him in truck San Francisco Chronicle · 22d ago
- Amid Aldon Smith’s life-and-death struggles, he sought to be a cautionary tale Kansas City Star · 22d ago
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