Father of American Footballer Caleb Farley Dies in Overnight Explosion at Player’s $3 Million Home (Watch)
Tragic Loss as Caleb Farley’s Father Passes Away in Explosion at NFL Player’s $3 Million Residence
In a heartbreaking incident, the father of Caleb Farley, a professional American footballer with the Tennessee Titans, lost his life overnight due to an explosion that occurred at the athlete’s $3 million residence in Mooresville. The victim, identified as Robert Matthews Farley, 61, was discovered amidst the debris resulting from the explosion.
It was reported that Robert Farley was present at the residence when the explosion took place. Fortunately, Caleb Farley was not harmed in the blast, although it remains unclear whether he was at home during the incident. Sources reveal that Caleb visited the scene of the explosion on Tuesday and engaged in discussions with the authorities.
Another individual, a male, was observed leaving the house as emergency services arrived shortly after midnight. This person was transported to a local hospital with injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening. However, their identity has not been disclosed.
Neighbors recounted detecting the scent of gas and hearing a powerful explosion just before midnight. According to Queen City News, while the cause is still under investigation, no evidence of foul play has been discovered thus far. The ongoing investigation is particularly focusing on the natural gas lines within the home.
The explosion resulted in the total destruction of the 6,391-square-foot residence, along with several nearby vehicles, rendering them beyond repair. The estimated worth of the house was over $3 million.
Caleb Farley, who was drafted by the Titans in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft as the 22nd overall pick, has played in 12 games during his initial two NFL seasons, accumulating a total of 14 tackles. This tragic incident has left both Farley and the community in shock as they mourn the loss of Robert Matthews Farley.