The tragic events that unfolded at Jordan Willis’ Kansas City Chiefs watch party earlier this year have shocked and saddened many. The gathering, intended to be a fun-filled evening of football, ended in the deaths of three individuals. Now, it has been reported that Willis is seeking addiction help in rehab, shedding light on a possible connection between substance abuse and this ill-fated gathering.
Willis, who invited friends over to his K.C.-area home to watch the Chiefs play in early January, is now recognizing his own struggles with addiction. His attorney has stated that Willis “recognized that he had a problem with addiction” and has taken the necessary steps to seek treatment, according to Fox News.
The families of the three deceased men raised concerns when they hadn’t heard from their loved ones for several days. Police arrived at Willis’ residence on January 9 and placed him in handcuffs, although he was not arrested. Tragically, David Harrington, Ricky Johnson, and Clayton McGeeney were found dead in Willis’ backyard. Another attendee, Alex Waemer-Lee, left the party early and was not present during the incident.
TMZ has conducted investigations that seem to corroborate the suspicion that substance abuse may have played a role in this tragedy. Clayton McGeeney, one of the deceased, had an active pharmacist license issued last year. While it remains unclear if he was practicing at the time or working at a specific pharmacy, the license allowed him to work as a pharmacy technician if desired.
Additionally, David Harrington, another victim, had a prior arrest in Colorado in 2011 for possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. Although the specific substance involved in Harrington’s arrest is unknown, Schedule II drugs in Colorado include potent narcotics like oxycodone and fentanyl.
These findings align with the police’s initial assessment that there was no evidence of foul play or suspicion of homicide. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and authorities have not ruled anything out.
Alex Caprariello, a NewsNation reporter closely following this case, reveals that the families of the victims are meeting with the Platte County prosecutor to discuss the ongoing investigation and the possibility of criminal prosecution. While no one is currently being accused, all signs point to a drug-related disaster.
This tragedy serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of addiction and substance abuse. It is crucial for individuals struggling with addiction to seek help and support, as Jordan Willis is now doing. Hopefully, this incident will prompt further conversations about the importance of addressing addiction and preventing such heartbreaking incidents from occurring in the future.
