A Fatal Fourth of July: The Murder of Football Legend Steve McNair

A former football superstar Steve McNair seemed to have it all: fame, fortune, family and a lasting legacy. But a secret affair was quietly unraveling, and before the 4th of July holiday weekend was over, two people would be left dead.

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