Younger Brother of 49ers Quarterback CJ Beathard Reportedly Killed Outside Nashville Bar
By Andy Loughmiller
Two people have tragically lost their lives after a fatal stabbing took place outside of a bar in Nashville early Saturday morning. Both were hospitalized in critical condition before ultimately succumbing to their wounds. Now, the NFL family is in mourning, as one of the individuals who passed away was Clayton Beathard, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard.
Clayton Beathard, C.J.’s younger brother, was killed. Horrible. https://t.co/ZLWHXdIU4c
— Scott Dochterman (@ScottDochterman) December 21, 2019
Local police have not yet identified the suspect in the killings, but they have released an image of surveillance footage of the man responsible for causing this tragedy.
The other victim who lost his life was Paul Trapeni. He and Bethard were both prep athletes at Battle Ground Academy. Bethard went on to join member of Long Island University's football team.
Tragedy for Long Island University (FCS) as players Clay Beathard & Paul Trapeni stabbed, killed outside Nashville bar overnight. Hunt for suspects ongoing. Beathard is the brother of 49ers QB CJ Beathard and grandson of HoF exec Bobby Beathard: https://t.co/9FKBDzkbgl
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) December 21, 2019
This is the hardest, saddest news imaginable for a human being to experience. Nobody should have to endure the loss of a loved one to such violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of both victims during these difficult times.