Netflix True Crime Documentary Unravels Chilling Murder Of NFL Star

Like other projects of its kind, Untold: The Murder of Air McNair starts its story at the end, when Steve “Air” McNair was found dead in an apartment with his girlfriend, Sahel Kazemi. The year was 2009 and after an incredibly fruitful career playing professional football for the Tennessee Titans (formerly the Houston Oilers) and the Baltimore Ravens, McNair had been enjoying his retirement.

From the jump, some shady occurrences happened in the immediate hours following McNair and Kazemi’s deaths, particularly that Wayne Neely, who found the bodies didn’t immediately call 911 but instead phoned McNair’s longtime friend and ex-teammate, Robert Gaddy.

While Neely doesn’t appear in The Murder of Air McNair, Gaddy is more than happy to talk about not only the case but about his friendship with the late McNair which all started on the football field at Alcorn State. From here, audiences learn about the famed quarterback’s climb to fame, from his days at the undersung college to his draft to join the Houston Oilers.

Also included in the conversation is McNair’s ex-coach, Jeff Fisher, who brought the star QB to the Oilers before the team was sold and they started the Tennessee Titans together.

Honoring the legacy that Steve McNair left behind, The Murder of Air McNair – which is just an hour in length – not only focuses on the murder of the athlete and his girlfriend but also puts the focus on his time on the field. This part of the production really shows who McNair was at his heart – a team player who wanted to succeed but only if it meant as a group. 

Although he was married and had children, McNair was known for having a string of pursuers and extramarital affairs with Sahel Kazemi just being one of many women with whom he kept the company.

Audiences of The Murder of Air McNair will also hear from Kazemi’s ex-boyfriend, who grew up idolizing McNair only to feel twangs of jealousy when he discovered that the legendary footballer was dating his girlfriend.

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We’re certainly not going to ruin the end of The Murder of Air McNair for you as the movie is a riveting story from start to finish but we will say that there are a handful of twists and turns along the way. In all, the short but sweet documentary is perfect for a weekend watch, especially if you don’t have the time to invest in a multi-part series. 

You can find The Murder of Air McNair and numerous other wonderfully produced true crime docs now streaming on Netflix.