Calgary police investigating the death of former Stampeders player Michael Labinjo say his death may been a homicide..Police said the 38-year-old Grey Cup-winning defensive end was found dead in his home on Friday, September 21, 2018, at which time the circumstances of his death were believed not to be criminal in nature..His Wikipedia page said he died in his sleep..“We now believe Labinjo’s death to be suspicious. Family members had reported many of his personal belongings missing from his home after his death. A theft investigation has revealed that numerous items and sports memorabilia were stolen from Labinjo’s residence immediately following his death,” said police in as statement Monday..“Most notable are two distinct football championship rings with the name “LABINJO” written on the side. These rings have not been recovered.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Stolen rings .“We are asking for the public’s help to identify four suspects believed to be responsible for the theft of the stolen items and notify us of their current whereabouts. Investigators believe that these individuals may also have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Labinjo’s death.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspect .Labinjo’s family Monday released a statement..“To all who knew Mike, he was a caring, kind, gentle and loving person. To me, he was my brother. I love him. When I lost him, I lost a part of myself that I can never regain. I think about growing up together and the things I learned from him. I will continue to remember all the memories we shared together,” said his brother Randy.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspects .“Mike loved his daughter Hailey. She was his world. Hailey now has to grow up and experience things without Mike in her life. I can’t imagine how hard this has been and will continue to be for her. My heart breaks for her.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .“My mother lost her first-born son. I see her pain and it makes me sad. She struggles to accept the realization that Mike is gone. No mother should have to lose their son. I love you mom.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspect .“We are asking that anyone with any information about Mike’s death please come forward or call The Calgary Police Service. You can remain anonymous. I would also like to thank the Calgary police for all the work they have done involving this case.”. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspects .His mother Margaret said: “Michael, you did not deserve to die this way. I will fight to the end for justice to be served…(if you had anything to do with this) I’m begging you to turn yourself in.”. Screen-Shot-2020-05-11-at-1.40.08-PMMargaret and Michael Labinjo at city police press conference Monday .Labinjo, who was born in Toronto, played withe the Stampeders, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins..He signed with the Stamps in 2007 and won a Grey Cup with the team the following year..His Wikipedia page said he died in his sleep..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
Calgary police investigating the death of former Stampeders player Michael Labinjo say his death may been a homicide..Police said the 38-year-old Grey Cup-winning defensive end was found dead in his home on Friday, September 21, 2018, at which time the circumstances of his death were believed not to be criminal in nature..His Wikipedia page said he died in his sleep..“We now believe Labinjo’s death to be suspicious. Family members had reported many of his personal belongings missing from his home after his death. A theft investigation has revealed that numerous items and sports memorabilia were stolen from Labinjo’s residence immediately following his death,” said police in as statement Monday..“Most notable are two distinct football championship rings with the name “LABINJO” written on the side. These rings have not been recovered.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Stolen rings .“We are asking for the public’s help to identify four suspects believed to be responsible for the theft of the stolen items and notify us of their current whereabouts. Investigators believe that these individuals may also have knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Labinjo’s death.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspect .Labinjo’s family Monday released a statement..“To all who knew Mike, he was a caring, kind, gentle and loving person. To me, he was my brother. I love him. When I lost him, I lost a part of myself that I can never regain. I think about growing up together and the things I learned from him. I will continue to remember all the memories we shared together,” said his brother Randy.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspects .“Mike loved his daughter Hailey. She was his world. Hailey now has to grow up and experience things without Mike in her life. I can’t imagine how hard this has been and will continue to be for her. My heart breaks for her.. POLL: Many Albertans say they will ignore Christmas COVID lockdown .“My mother lost her first-born son. I see her pain and it makes me sad. She struggles to accept the realization that Mike is gone. No mother should have to lose their son. I love you mom.. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspect .“We are asking that anyone with any information about Mike’s death please come forward or call The Calgary Police Service. You can remain anonymous. I would also like to thank the Calgary police for all the work they have done involving this case.”. UPDATED: Police say death of Stamps star ‘suspicious’Suspects .His mother Margaret said: “Michael, you did not deserve to die this way. I will fight to the end for justice to be served…(if you had anything to do with this) I’m begging you to turn yourself in.”. Screen-Shot-2020-05-11-at-1.40.08-PMMargaret and Michael Labinjo at city police press conference Monday .Labinjo, who was born in Toronto, played withe the Stampeders, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins..He signed with the Stamps in 2007 and won a Grey Cup with the team the following year..His Wikipedia page said he died in his sleep..Dave Naylor is the News Editor of the Western Standard.dnaylor@westernstandardonline.com.TWITTER: Twitter.com/nobby7694
