Darryl Hamilton of MLB Network Killed in an Apparent Murder-Suicide

Horrible news is coming out of the Houston area today involving former Major League outfielder Darryl Hamilton. The Houston Chronicle reports that Hamilton was among the two bodies identified in an apparent murder-suicide in Pearland, Texas on Sunday. It appears, based on early reports, that Hamilton was the victim.

"Police said officers were sent to the home on an emergency call about a disturbance. When they arrived, they found the body of Darryl Hamilton, 50, near the front entry way. The body of Monica Jordan, 44, was found in another part of the home."

The report continued:

"Investigators said it appeared Hamilton had been shot more than once and Jordan died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police said the couple’s 14-month-old child was also found unharmed in the home. The infant was turned over to the state’s Child Protective Services."

Hamilton, who last played for the Mets in 2001, had been employed as an analyst on MLB Network. The baseball world began sending its condolences on social media.

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