Justin Eilers' stepfather, James Robert Malec, 48, was arrested this Monday, accused of the death of his stepson, murdered in his mother's house on Christmas Eve with a gunshot to the chest. Malec was a former police sheriff in the 90s.
According to reports and statements from the city police, the fighter had an argument with his ex-girlfriend, with whom he has a child, and Malec intervened, causing an argument, which led to the shooting. According to information from Sheriff Dana Maxfield, who is handling the case, the shot caused a puncture in the athlete's lung and he died at 11:15 am local time.
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