Jameer Nelson's dad killed?

Songbird · Sep 1, 2007

Not sure if d-b, but anywho ...

From AP ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Authorities pulled a body from the Delaware River on Saturday and there is a "strong likelihood" it is the missing father of Orlando Magic star Jameer Nelson, police said.

Floyd "Pete" Nelson, 57, an employee at a tugboat company, was last seen Thursday working in a dry dock area in the Philadelphia suburb of Chester, Pa. Divers and trained dogs searched the river all day Friday but the search was suspended around 4 p.m.

Police in Delaware said a boater called 911 on Saturday after spotting the body of a black male floating in the river near Fox Point Park in Wilmington. The body was recovered around 2 p.m.

There was a "strong likelihood" that the body was Floyd Nelson's but police were unable to confirm it officially, Delaware State Police spokesman Sgt. Joshua A. Bushweller said .

"We're going to do official fingerprinting, or a family member may do a positive identification," Bushweller said.

Floyd Nelson's lunch and car keys were found in the tug's kitchen area, and his car was nearby, according to Chester police. Nelson, a welder, has worked for the tub boat company for about a decade.

Jameer Nelson was a basketball standout at Chester High School and Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He was a first-round draft pick in the 2004 NBA draft and is the starting point guard for the Magic.
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mike311gd · Sep 1, 2007

I hope Jameer was notified before the article was filed. What a shitty way to find out where your dad has been.

pseudo · Sep 1, 2007

Jameer was there yesterday while they were conducting the search:
Philly.com - Search for Jameer Nelson’s father is suspended

Stone Cane · Sep 1, 2007

truly sad story

jameer wanted his dad to retire and was obviously in position to allow him to retire in luxury. But he loved his job and wanted to continue working.

rest in peace

Colton · Sep 1, 2007

How sad.

RIP

Write-brained · Sep 1, 2007

Does it say anywhere if they believe foul play was involved? If it does, I missed it. I guess it's possible he just fell off the tugboat ...

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