Former NFL Player and Wife Arrested Amid Child Abuse Investigation
Former NFL player Daniel Muir and his wife Kristin were arrested in Indiana on Wednesday after their 14-year-old son, Bryson, was found safe at their residence. The arrest came amid an investigation into allegations of child abuse against the teenager.
Daniel Muir, a former NFL player, was arrested along with his wife Kristin
According to authorities, the Indiana State Police and SWAT team members executed search and arrest warrants at the Muirs’ Logansport residence early Wednesday morning. Daniel and Kristin were taken into custody without incident and remanded to the Cass County Jail. Bryson, who appeared to be “safe and well,” was put into the care of the Cass County Department of Child Services.
“The investigation intensified after police said Daniel Muir became uncooperative with the probe.”
Daniel Muir, 40, was charged with one count of obstruction of justice, a felony, and one count of domestic battery, a misdemeanor. Kristin Muir, 38, was charged with felony obstruction of justice as well.
A Silver Alert was issued for Bryson last week after his grandmother called police concerned for his safety
A Silver Alert was issued for Bryson last week after his grandmother called police concerned for his safety. Police launched a child abuse investigation and released a photo showing Bryson with a swollen eye.
The investigation into the Muirs is ongoing, and more information will be released as it becomes available.
The Muirs’ Logansport residence where the arrest took place