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Scientists will study brain of former NFL player who police say killed five people then took his own life

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The brain of a former NFL player who police said shot and killed five people before taking his own life will be studied by researchers at Boston University, officials said Friday.

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Yahoo News

Former NFL Player Phillip Adams Had Medication Taken Away, Possibly Suffering From CTE Prior to Killing 5 People

On Thursday, we reported that ex-NFL player Phillip Adams took his own life after allegedly gunning down five others, including respected South Carolina doctor Robert Lesslie. As the surviving families struggle for answers, details are slowly trickling out that might explain why Adams resorted to such a shocking display of violence.

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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CTV News

Ex-NFL player's brain to be probed for trauma-related harm

The brain of Phillip Adams -- the former NFL player who killed a South Carolina physician, three family members and a repairman before fatally shooting himself -- will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes and has been shown to cause violent mood swings and other cognitive disorders, according to the local coroner.

3 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Phillip Adams’ sister reveals brother’s mental health breakdown

‘You could just tell that something was off,’ sister Lauren Adams said

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Ex-NFL player's brain to be probed for trauma-related harm

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The brain of Phillip Adams — the former NFL player who killed a South Carolina physician, three family members and a repairman before fatally shooting himself — will be...

3 years ago·United States

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USA Today

Report: Brain of mass shooting suspect, ex-NFL player Phillip Adams to be tested for CTE

The York County coroner said that the brain of former NFL player Phillip Adams, the suspect in the Rock Hill shooting, will be tested for CTE.

3 years ago·United States

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abc News

Report: Ex-NFL player's brain probed for trauma-related harm

The brain of the former NFL player who killed five people in South Carolina before fatally shooting himself will be tested for a degenerative disease that has affected a number of pro athletes

3 years ago·United States

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