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Report: Dead Body Found at the New Jersey Home of Janoris Jenkins

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Jun 26th, 2018 · 5:15 PM EDT

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Didn’t expect this one to come across the feed today.

Per TMZ sports, a body was found in the basement of Janoris Jenkins’ North Jersey home. Jenkins is currently in Florida but is apparently aware of the situation.

From the story: 

We don’t know if cops have identified a suspect or even have a working theory on how the person died.

Sources tell us the body was discovered in the basement by a worker at the house. Law enforcement officers in Bergen County raced to the scene. We’re told the coroner showed up a short time later.

The identity of the victim is unclear — we know investigators are actively working the case.

One source connected to Jenkins says the NFL player has been in Florida and was not at the home when cops arrived.

We’ve reached out to JJ’s reps for comment — but, so far, no word back.

That’s about it for any kind of tangible news, though Diana Russini had this:

Police sources have confirmed a body has been discovered on the property of Giants Janoris Jenkins in Fair Lawn, NJ. Jenkins is not in the state and has been in Florida since camp broke. He is aware as are the New York Giants. Told this is a homicide investigation

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) June 26, 2018

I’ve also learned Janoris Jenkins had family staying at that home…he had plans to return to New Jersey today to deal with this situation but he may stay in Florida. #Giants

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) June 26, 2018

Also last night in NJ, a man claiming to be Janoris Jenkins’ brother was on a Jet Blue flight to Fort Lauderdale from Newark to allegedly meet up with Janoris. The man caused delays because he was too scared to fly according to witnesses I spoke to. He got off the plane #giants

— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) June 26, 2018

Interesting.