A dead body has reportedly been found at the home of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Dianna Russini of ESPN was one of the first to report the news of the find.
Police sources have confirmed a body has been discovered on the property of Giants Janoris Jenkins in Fair Lawn, NJ. Jenkins is not in the state and has been in Florida since camp broke. He is aware as are the New York Giants. Told this is a homicide investigation
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) June 26, 2018
As reported by Russini, Jenkins was not in the state at the time the body was found. Russini also reported that Jenkins had plans to return to New Jersey but may stay in Florida, where he has been staying since the Giants finished mini-camp.
I’ve also learned Janoris Jenkins had family staying at that home…he had plans to return to New Jersey today to deal with this situation but he may stay in Florida. #Giants
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) June 26, 2018
There is no information at this time what the name of the victim is and how or if he is associated with Jenkins in some way. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, police are investigating a possible strangulation or suffocation as the cause of death.
Per law enforcement sources, police are investigating a possible strangulation/suffocation as the cause of death in the case of the body found at Giants CB Janoris Jenkins’ home.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 26, 2018
According to USA Today, the Giants are aware of and are monitoring the situation. USA Today also quoted a statement from acting Bergen County Prosecutor Dennis Calo, saying:
“The deceased is not the owner of the residence, but the identity of the male decedent cannot be released until next of kin have been notified.”
Keldy Ortiz, a reporter based in New Jersey, posted a video on Twitter of an interview with one of the Neighbors.
Fair Lawn resident Patti Golick says @Giants Janoris Jenkins has lived at the Van Saun Place home for two years with family. pic.twitter.com/2aOaHJviAC
— Keldy Ortiz (@KeldyOrtiz) June 26, 2018
Jenkins is entering his seventh year in the NFL and his third with the Giants. He was originally selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Rams in 2012. Jenkins signed with the Giants in 2016 and immediately became an essential part of their defense.
