What happened to Steve ‘Air’ McNair? Subject of Netflix’s Untold

As a cinema devotee with a deep passion for sports and a keen eye for investigative documentaries, I eagerly anticipated watching “Untold: The Murder of Air McNair”. Having followed McNair’s illustrious career as a quarterback, it was heartbreaking to witness the tragic end to his life story.


This article contains discussions of murder that some readers may find distressing.

Unveiled: The Tragic Demise of NFL Quarterback Steve McNair – This is a brand-new Netflix documentary delving into the unfortunate passing of American football player, Steve McNair.

Throughout the documentary, audiences journey through “critical stages of the investigation alongside with McNair’s meteoric rise through 13 seasons in the NFL, culminating in his team’s remarkable Super Bowl victory in the year 2000”.

The documentary showcases the thrill of that specific season as well as the broader scope of McNair’s career, using game footage and heartfelt interviews with teammates, coaches, and friends. It also delves into the circumstances that resulted in both McNair’s and Sahel Kazemi’s unfortunate demise.

But what happened to Steve ‘Air’ McNair? Read on to find out more.

Who was Steve McNair?

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase that sentence like this: For thirteen seasons, I cheered on Steve McNair, affectionately known as ‘Air McNair’, a remarkable American football player, in the thrilling world of the NFL.

Throughout his professional football journey, he represented the teams Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Houston Oilers.

In his career, the esteemed quarterback, McNair, garnered numerous honors. These included sharing the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award in 2003, being selected for the Pro Bowl three times, and earning a place in the Titans/Oilers Ring of Honor during his time with the team.

In 2008, McNair announced his retirement from the sport.

What happened to Steve ‘Air’ McNair?

In 2009, McNair was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Initially, McNair’s girlfriend, Sahel ‘Jenni’ Kazemi, aged 20, was discovered beside him, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Subsequently, it was determined that he had been fatally shot.

Kazemi was found to be responsible for both deaths in a murder-suicide case.

It appears that the police discovered a tense dynamic between them, possibly due to the allegation that McNair may have been unfaithful, according to reports about Kazemi.

Just two days prior to their demise, Kazemi acquired a firearm – this weapon was later discovered in the apartment where the remains were found.

Investigator Vincent Hill asserted that there were flaws in the initial investigation and advocated for the case to be reviewed again in 2010; however, his request was not granted by the grand jury.

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2024-08-19 16:33