Texas Police Reveal No Criminal Findings and Close Case into Death of Bills’ DT Ed Oliver’s Son
The Bills said Oliver is receiving support and privacy after authorities ruled the June death an accidental drowning.
- On Monday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office announced the investigation into the death of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver's 1-year-old son has closed with no criminal findings.
- The toddler, who was a few days shy of his second birthday, died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in Texas on June 28.
- Tony Farmer, a self-described 'sleuth,' broke the news Friday night, drawing criticism from journalist Jeff Pearlman, who accused Farmer of a 'lack of professionalism' and empathy.
- Bills quarterback Josh Allen, coach Joe Brady, and general manager Brandon Beane expressed support for Oliver and emphasized the need for privacy during his grieving.
- Colleagues stressed that journalistic ethics prioritize empathy when covering personal tragedies, noting the Bills had intentionally kept the situation private to protect the family.
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Texas Police Reveal No Criminal Findings and Close Case Into Death of Bills’ DT Ed Oliver’s Son
BUFFALO, N.Y.—A police investigation into the death of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver’s 1-year-old son has resulted in no criminal findings and the case is now considered closed, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Texas announced on Monday. The closing of the case comes after the child’s death on June 28 was first confirmed on Saturday in a statement from Bills GM Brandon Beane expressing condolences to Oliver. Police say the toddle…
Bills offer condolences, support to defensive tackle Ed Oliver following death of his 1-year-old son
The Buffalo Bills are giving defensive tackle Ed Oliver support and space following the accidental death of his 1-year-old son. Oliver has been grieving throughout training camp and many of his teammates only learned of the tragic accident Friday. Following…
Bills community mourns loss of Ed Oliver's son
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Buffalo Bills organization is continuing to mourn the loss of defensive tackle Ed Oliver's son, after it was announced he sadly passed away in late June. "I'm a parent, right? And like, ever since I found out the news, it's hard to ... I mean, it's really hard. I can't [...]
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