Son of songwriter, brother of NFL QB among 2 victims fatally stabbed outside Midtown bar
NASHVILLE (WZTV) - UPDATE:
The Metro Nashville Police Department announced that Michael Mosley has been charged in Saturday's double fatal stabbing.
Mosley, 23, is wanted on two counts of double criminal homicide and one count of attempted criminal homicide, Metro Police announced during a press conference on Monday.
Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were both identified as the victims killed in the incident on Saturday, Metro Police confirmed in a news release on Saturday. Police also confirmed during Monday's press conference that the third stabbing victim, Alvin Jefferson Bethurum, remains hospitalized for injuries to his eye and arm but is expected to recover.
Mosley was wanted for questioning prior to announcement of his charges on Monday. The department initially said Mosley was present at the time of the altercations inside and outside the Dogwood Bar and is believed to have definitive information regarding the murders.
Mosley's last known address was reportedly in Pegram. Police said the dispute began over an unwanted advancement made by a man toward a woman in the bar and escalated outside after the bar closed.
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Four local businesses are offering a combined $20,000 in rewards for information in the investigation of a double fatal stabbing outside a bar in Midtown overnight.
Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were both identified as the victims killed in the incident on Saturday, Metro police confirmed in a news release. Police also said the third stabbing victim, Alvin Jefferson Bethurum, who remains hospitalized, suffered injuries to his eye and arm.
Dogwood Bar & Grill, attorney and property owner Bryan Lewis and Losers and Winners co-owners Steve Ford and Erv Woosley are each donating $5,000 respectively.
Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying four individuals wanted for questioning in the investigation of a double fatal stabbing outside a bar in Midtown overnight.
Police have since identified a person they're looking for Michael Mosley, 23, who may know something about the stabbing.
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Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying four individuals wanted for questioning in the investigation of a double fatal stabbing outside a bar in Midtown overnight.
Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were both identified as the victims killed in the incident on Saturday, Metro police confirmed in a news release. Police also said the third stabbing victim, who remains hospitalized, suffered injuries to his eye and arm.
Three men and a woman were shown on black and white surveillance footage. Police said the four individuals appear to be acquaintances based on the footage.
Two of the men were seen standing in front of a booth in the center of the bar. One was wearing a Nike sweatshirt and the other a puffy jacket.
The other man and the woman are at the bottom of the video and eventually join the other two in front of the booth.
Anyone knowing the identities of these persons is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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The San Francisco 49ers have released an official statement regarding the death of Clayton Beathard, brother of quarterback C.J. Beathard, who was one of two individuals killed in a stabbing in Midtown overnight.
"The 49ers family was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the tragedy involving C.J. Beathard's younger brother, Clayton," the statement read. "We extend our heartfelt sympathies to C.J. and the entire Beathard family as they cope with the unthinkable loss of a loved one. C.J. has traveled home to join his family knowing he has the support of our entire organization as they grieve the passing of Clayton."
Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were both identified as the victims killed in the incident on Saturday, Metro police confirmed in a news release.
Dogwood also released a statement to FOX 17 News saying it will work closely with local authorities and has shared outside footage in hopes of catching the suspect.
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Two men were fatally stabbed during a fight outside the Dogwood Bar & Grill in Midtown overnight.
Clayton Beathard, 22, and Paul Trapeni III, 21, were both identified as the victims killed in the incident on Saturday, Metro police confirmed in a news release. A third stabbing victim, a 21-year-old man, remains hospitalized.
The stabbings appear to have stemmed from an argument over a woman that began inside the bar. The incident turned physical when the parties went outside after the bar closed.
Beathard, a former Tennessee Mr. Football Award winner, is the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard and country music singer Tucker Beathard, as well as the son of country music songwriter Casey Beathard and grandson of former NFL executive Bobby Beathard, who is a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Clayton and Trapeni graduated from Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, in 2016. The school released a statement regarding their deaths and said counselors would be available this afternoon to students.
Roc Batten, Head Football Coach at Ensworth, and former coach to Beathard and Trapeni at BGA had this this to say:
It was such an honor to coach a kid like Clay. Of course he had many accolades on the field, but beyond that he was a great person who had such a big heart. I’ll remember him for his confidence and poise under pressure, his big smile, and his leadership. He had a presence about him and people wanted to be around him. One of my favorite pictures of Clay was a picture taken of him with my son after a big win at Page HS in an over time win where Clay took a risk to help us win. My son looked up to him and he was just the kind of young man I wanted my son to be around and aspire to be. I love his entire family and I am grieving with them over his untimely passing. Paul was a tough player who played and outworked people on the field. Off the field he was a great person that was fun to be around. He had such a humorous personality and made others smile and laugh. He was a good friend to others and a great teammate. I was fortunate to coach a young man who was so passionate about football and a good friend to many.
Multiple people were involved in the outdoor fight during which the two victims were both fatally stabbed in their sides. Beathard, of Thompsons Station, and Trapeni, of Franklin, were both transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where they were both pronounced dead.
Metro Police are asking for the public's assistance identifying the man featured in a surveillance photo, who is being sought for questioning.
Anyone who recognizes him from the attached photo is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.