Crime Solvers Central
CSC
265 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Shane Dronett death by force case profile photo

Shane Dronett

Case from Duluth, GA dated Jan 21, 2009

Victim Details

Shane Dronett

Male

White / Caucasian

Duluth

GA

2009-01-21

38

Shane

Dronett

06/29/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet suburbs of Duluth, Georgia, the life of former NFL defensive lineman Shane Dronett came to a tragic end on January 21, 2009. At the age of 38, the male athlete was found deceased in his home. His death was later ruled a suicide by the Gwinnett County medical examiner. There were no arrests made or suspects identified in connection with his death.

Dronett, a former player for the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcons, had a successful career, even playing in the 1998 Super Bo ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Shane Dronett, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (6)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Shane Dronett - January 21, 2009 - Obituary - Tributes.com
  • Former Atlanta Falcons DT Shane Dronett found dead at home - ESPN
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 4 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I recently came across Shane Dronett's case, and I can't stop thinking about the impact CTE had on h... ...Read More
    07/29/2024
    It's really tough to talk about Shane Dronett's story without feeling a deep sense of sadness for wh... ...Read More
    12/14/2023
    Just thinking about Shane Dronett's case and how it shaped the conversation around CTE hits really c... ...Read More
    06/11/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Shane Dronett

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Duluth, Georgia

    Xavier Tyler Stephens death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Xavier Tyler Stephens

    Death: Apr 03, 2025
    In the early morning hours of April 3, 2025, in Duluth, Georgia, the life of 19-year-old Xavier Tyle l ...Read More
    Akeem Turner death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Akeem Turner

    Death: Oct 14, 2017
    On the evening of October 14, 2017, 21-year-old Akeem Turner was found with fatal gunshot wounds in n ...Read More
    Ephrim Forbes death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Ephrim Forbes

    Death: May 05, 2026
    In the late hours of May 5, 2026, the Gwinnett County Police Department was dispatched to the Courty t ...Read More
    Faisal Nortey death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Faisal Nortey

    Death: Mar 21, 2024
    On a Thursday evening in Duluth, Georgia, an altercation at the Paramount Apartment Homes on Pleasan a ...Read More
    Shawn Anthony Lopes death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Shawn Anthony Lopes

    Death: Mar 29, 2017
    In the early hours of a Wednesday morning in Duluth, Georgia, a gathering of friends turned into a s ...Read More
    Joel Tengue death by force case in Duluth, GA

    Joel Tengue

    Death: Apr 19, 2014
    In the spring of 2014, a young man's life was tragically cut short in what authorities believe was a ...Read More