Matt39 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12782074/lael-collins-sought-questioning-police-following-shooting-death-29-year-old-woman Police are seeking to question Brittany Mills, 29, is believed by police to be a former girlfriend of Collins. Police said Collins is not believed to be a suspect in the shooting, only that they want to talk to him to see if he can provide them with information. "We took the investigation seriously," Boren said from his offices Tuesday. "We've tried to rule him out as a suspect. We're going to provide that information to the police, and ultimately [Collins] will sit down and talk to them. But the timing is poor." Boren said he has retained the services of a private investigative firm to help him prove that Collins was not close to Mills' home when she was murdered. Collins is projected as a first-round pick in the draft, which begins Thursday. Sources told Schefter a handful of teams have become aware of the incident and would like to know if police determine that Collins is the father of Mills' infant. The baby still is hospitalized, in critical condition. Police told the Baton Rouge Advocate newspaper that investigators believe, from a preliminary investigation, that Mills opened her door to someone who wanted to use her car and was shot multiple times after she refused. Neighbors said they heard two gunshots about 10:30 p.m. Friday. They said the door to Mills' apartment was ajar when police arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Police are seeking to question La'el Collins following the shooting death of a pregnant woman last week, but the former LSU offensive lineman is not considered a suspect, Baton Rouge police Lt. Jonny Dunnam told ESPN. Brittany Mills, 29, is believed by police to be a former girlfriend of Collins. Police said Collins is not believed to be a suspect in the shooting, only that they want to talk to him to see if he can provide them with information. La'el Collins is not considered a suspect in the death of 29-year-old Brittney Mills, although police want to question him to see if he can provide information. AP Photo/Mark Humphrey Collins' attorney, Jim Boren, told police his client is in Chicago getting ready for the NFL draft. But Boren told ESPN he has been in constant contact with the lead detective on the case and he spoke with the district attorney Tuesday. "We took the investigation seriously," Boren said from his offices Tuesday. "We've tried to rule him out as a suspect. We're going to provide that information to the police, and ultimately [Collins] will sit down and talk to them. But the timing is poor." Mills was found shot to death in her apartment Friday night by police, who rushed her to the hospital, where her infant was delivered. Boren said he has retained the services of a private investigative firm to help him prove that Collins was not close to Mills' home when she was murdered. "We have identified where La'el was the day the lady was murdered to establish he was nowhere around," Boren told ESPN. "We have offered to give names, witnesses who can vouch for his whereabouts that day until after the woman's body was discovered. We believe that when [police] have verified that information, that they will rule him out as a suspect in the homicide, just as I believe he should be." Collins is projected to be a first-round pick in the draft, which begins Thursday. Sources told ESPN a handful of teams have become aware of the incident and would like to know if police determine that Collins is the father of the infant who was delivered after Mills' death. The baby still is receiving medical treatment. Police told the Baton Rouge Advocate newspaper that investigators believe, from a preliminary investigation, that Mills opened her door to someone who wanted to use her car and was shot multiple times after she refused. Neighbors said they heard two gunshots about 10:30 p.m. Friday. They said the door to Mills' apartment was ajar when police arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 No SEC man would shoot someone at 10:30p right before the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 thankfully the baby survived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 From what I've heard, he's not a suspect and is just being questioned. Draft stock should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 His attorney really comes across as a dick. The lady died, possibly the mother of Collins child and he says "the timing is poor"? WTF? If only she had more properly timed her murder and the ensuing investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 His attorney really comes across as a dick. The lady died, possibly the mother of Collins child and he says "the timing is poor"? WTF? If only she had more properly timed her murder and the ensuing investigation. Seems bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Ugh, this is disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 His attorney really comes across as a dick. The lady died, possibly the mother of Collins child and he says "the timing is poor"? WTF? If only she had more properly timed her murder and the ensuing investigation. FWIW, I already have my own murder pretty well mapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Seems bizarre. I guess maybe it is his job to be a dick. Just clear the kid and maximize draft position. That way he can get it all out there, but if Collins talks to the press he can act properly distressed. I would have imagined at least a "this is a tragedy, but" from the guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 FWIW, I already have my own murder pretty well mapped out. Don't leave personally-chewed, uncommon gum at each and every scene of the investigation. Check. #howtogetawaywithmurder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Don't leave personally-chewed, uncommon gum at each and every scene of the investigation. Check. #howtogetawaywithmurder You med nerds and your science ruined all the good murders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 You med nerds and your science ruined all the good murders. Ugh, tell me about it. "Till death do us part" is going to last about 30 years longer that I originally anticipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Mostro Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 FWIW, I already have my own murder pretty well mapped out. I am in if you need some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaJet Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 No SEC man would shoot someone at 10:30p right before the draft. nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 FWIW, I already have my own murder pretty well mapped out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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