Former NFL DB Sergio Brown missing, mother Myrtle Brown found dead near Illinois home

Multiple media reports and posts on X − formerly Twitter − report former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Sergio Brown is missing, and his mother, Myrtle Brown, has been was found dead near her home over the weekend.

One post mentioned the Browns were headed to a family reunion on Aug. 25 in Mississippi, but never arrived.

The post shared information from The AWARE Foundation Inc., noting Myrtle Brown's body had been recovered Sept. 16 in Addison Creek near her Maywood, Ill., home. Sergio Brown remains missing.

Sergio Brown was listed at 6-foot-2 and approximately 210 pounds. The 35-year-old has brown eyes and dark brown/black hair.

Anyone who has any information about the wherabouts of Sergio Brown or information regarding Myrtle Brown's death should contact the Maywood Police Department in Maywood, Ill. The anonymous tipline is (708) 450-1787.

Chris Sims is a digital producer for the Journal Star. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.

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