Search For Sergio Brown Continues As Instagram Accounts Get Deactivated

The search for former NFL player Sergio Brown continues.

Brown first went missing on Saturday, September 16, around the same time his mother was found dead near a creek less than 100 yards from her house over the weekend.

Sergio Brown's brother, Nick, posted to his Instagram on September 16 to inform the public that he was actively searching for his brother, 35, who played for the NFL, and mother, Myrtle Brown, 73. "Folks, my mom Myrtle Brown and brother Sergio Brown are missing," he typed. "I'm not waiting another hour. Please share! If you see them or one of them, please let me or the Maywood Police Office know!!"

"Maywood Police Officers initiated a missing person report and began attempting to locate both individuals," police said in a news release.

"Her family knocked on the door and was looking for her because they put out a police report because she was missing for 72 hours. So, we tried to help them as much as possible," neighbor Carlos Cortez told WBBM.

The following day, Sunday, September 17, Myrtle Brown was found dead near a creek less than 100 yards from her house. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office determined she had died from injuries related to an assault, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide, according to spokesperson Natalia Derevyanny.

Brown said thefirst video posted to his apparent burner Instagram account, "Fake news, fake news. It has to be the FBI that came into my house on Bob Marley's death day, with the 511 haze and gas — unwarranted. They kidnapped me twice from my home. The Maywood, Ill. Police Department… it had to be the FBI or the Maywood Police."

In a second video, he referenced the 2003 children's film "Finding Nemo" and a missing persons report, seemingly filed by family members on Saturday. "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming," he said repeatedly. "What the f–k? Missing? They ain't never seen 'Finding Nemo'? What the f–k is going on? This is traumatic. Lucky, I don't have to say a joke. You … what the f–k? Just keep swimming," he continued before laughing uncontrollably.

Police in suburban Chicago recently checked on the authenticity of Instagram videos that show the former NFL player discussing the recent death of his mother, who died following an assault. Per ESPN, "Maywood police spokesperson Carmen Rivera said in an email Tuesday, acknowledging police were aware of the videos and were investigating. Rivera did not immediately return messages Wednesday seeking an update."

It seems both of his Instagram accounts have been deactivated as of Thursday afternoon.

Sergio Brown's verified Instagram account has been deactivated, and the secondary "burner" account appears to be deleted. No outlets have confirmed that 'intplayerwithapassport' belongs to Brown.

The deactivation came after he posted a concerning video claiming he thought his mother, who was murdered, was "on vacation."