In-laws of 7-time NASCAR

champ Jimmie Johnson found

dead in apparent murder-
suicide
Johnson has withdrawn from Sunday's race in Chicago.
Nick Bromberg
College football and motorsports writer
Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 2:14 AM GMT+8·3 min read
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Chandra and Jimmie Johnson were married in 2004 and have two daughters. (Photo by David J.
Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The father-in-law and mother-in-law of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series

champion Jimmie Johnson were found dead Monday in a suspected
murder-suicide.

According to Muskogee, Oklahoma, police, 69-year-old Jack Janway, 68-

year-old Terry Janway and 11-year-old Dalton Janway were found shot
after a disturbance call to the Janways’ residence Monday evening. Dalton
Janway is the Janways’ grandson and the nephew of Jimmie Johnson and
his wife Chandra.

Police believe that Chandra's mother Terry was the shooter.

From the Muskogee Phoenix:

"According to a MPD media release, dispatch received a call at

approximately 9:05 p.m. Monday from the residence at 2827 Suroya St.
from a woman saying there was a disturbance and someone there with a
gun — then hung up.
"The release also says that [officers] found one victim, later identified as
Jack Janway, laying in the hallway inside the house. Shortly after that, they
heard another gunshot from further inside the house.
"Officers pulled Janway outside and began making announcements for any
other occupants to come outside.
"Once more officers arrived, a search began of the residence and they
found Terry and Dalton dead inside the house."

Jimmie and Chandra were married in 2004 and have two daughters,
Genevieve and Lydia. Chandra Johnson grew up in Muskogee, where her
father had worked as a chiropractor since 1983.

"It was traumatizing to find out that a long-standing family who had made
so many contributions to our community were involved in this type of
incident," Muskogee mayor Marlon Coleman told Fox 23 in Tulsa. "It was
even more bone-chilling to find out there was a child involved. Dr. Janway
has worked on me. We've been acquaintances for a very, very long time
since I've been in Muskogee. Just knowing that it was him and his family
took a different toll on me."

Jimmie Johnson was scheduled to compete in Sunday’s NASCAR Cup

Series race in Chicago but has withdrawn from the event. Legacy Motor
Club said the Johnson family “has asked for privacy at this time and no
further statements will be made.”

Johnson, who won his final Cup Series title in 2016, is tied with Dale
Earnhardt and Richard Petty for the most Cup championships of any driver
in NASCAR history. He retired from full-time competition in NASCAR in
2020 before racing in IndyCar for two seasons.
 After becoming a co-owner of Legacy Motor Club — the team previously
operated as Richard Petty Motorsports — Johnson returned to the Cup
Series on a part-time basis. He’s competed in three races so far in 2023
with a best finish of 31st at the Daytona 500. Johnson has 83 Cup Series
wins in 689 starts and ranks sixth all-time behind Petty, David Pearson,
former Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison and
Darrell Waltrip.

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Former NFL, Arkansas QB

Ryan Mallett dies in apparent
drowning at 35

Jason Owens

Staff writer

Wed, Jun 28, 2023, 8:43 AM GMT+8·5 min read

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Former NFL and University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett died in

an apparent drowning incident along Florida's Gulf Coast. He was 35 years
old.

Arkansas' Deltaplex News reported Tuesday that Mallett was transported

after the incident from a beach in Destin, Florida, to a local hospital, where
he was pronounced dead. Officials with the White Hall School District,
where Mallett worked, confirmed his death. Mallett was the head football
coach at White Hall High School.

"It is with great sadness that we share the loss of Coach Ryan Mallett," the
statement reads. "Coach Mallett was a beloved coach and educator. We
ask that you remember his family, team, students, fellow coaches, and the
White Hall School District staff in your prayers."

The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed the nature of Mallett's

death in a statement Tuesday afternoon.

"A tourist died in an apparent drowning offshore of Gulf Shore Drive in

Destin," the statement reads. "A group of individuals were reportedly
struggling offshore when a man went under. He was not breathing when
lifeguards found and pulled him out. Tragically lifesaving measures weren't
successful."

OCSO later confirmed the man identified as "a tourist" was Mallett after his
next of kin was notified. News of Mallett's death arrives amid 11 reported
deaths attributed to rip currents along the Gulf Coast in recent weeks.
Ryan Mallett died in an apparent drowning incident in Destin, Florida. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via
Getty Images)

Mallett played in college as a freshman at Michigan before transferring to

Arkansas, where he played two seasons. He was selected in the third
round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He played seven
seasons in the NFL with the Patriots, Houston Texans and Baltimore
Ravens.
A native of Batesville, Arkansas, Mallett was one of the best high school
quarterbacks to ever play in his home state. He committed to play for
Michigan and made 11 appearances as a freshman backup to Chad
Henne. He transferred to Arkansas after the retirement of Michigan coach
Lloyd Carr and started as a sophomore and junior with the Razorbacks. He
declared for the draft after his junior season to join the NFL.

Mallett played sparingly as a backup to Tom Brady, and the Patriots traded
him to the Texans in 2014. He made nine appearances, including six starts,
for the Texas before they released him midseason in 2015. He then signed
with the Ravens, where he made eight appearances, including two starts,
through the 2017 season.

He joined White Hall as its football coach in 2022.

Football world reacts to Ryan Mallett's death

Friends, teammates, opponents and organizations from Mallett's football

career reacted to his death.

Horrible news to read about Ryan Mallett.

Gone way too soon.

Rest in Peace brother.

🙏🏼

— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 27, 2023

We are shocked and saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. He was a

Razorback legend with larger-than-life talent and a personality to match. He
led our program to some of our best moments in recent memory. He will be
missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers
are… pic.twitter.com/aYlMOBkHAV

— Arkansas Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) June 27, 2023

Our @RazorbackFB family lost an incredibly special person today. Our
thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and teammates of Ryan
Mallett. #OneRazorback pic.twitter.com/cpo3WcjMoj

— Hunter Yurachek (@HunterYurachek) June 27, 2023

🫶🏽 pic.twitter.com/AmALMxAOvr

— Jarius Wright (@Jay_wright4) June 27, 2023

Bill Belichick on the passing of Ryan Mallett:

“I am extremely saddened by Ryan’s tragic passing. My thoughts and

prayers are with his family and the many people whose lives he touched.”

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) June 27, 2023

This is crazy and still unreal. My first roommate when I made the team.
Rest up bro pic.twitter.com/e2GfQVdUcK

— Brandon Bolden (@BB_HulkSmash) June 27, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mallett family. https://t.co/57EjIP9INu

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) June 27, 2023

We are saddened to learn of Ryan Mallett’s passing. Ryan was a

tremendous person and a loyal teammate.

Our heartfelt condolences are with the Mallett family during this difficult
time. pic.twitter.com/P6f9pv8RRt

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 28, 2023

The NFL family is deeply saddened by the passing of Ryan Mallett. Our
thoughts are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/FvdhQmrTh6

— NFL (@NFL) June 27, 2023

The New England Patriots are deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and
unexpected passing of former quarterback Ryan Mallett.

Our thoughts are with the Mallett family, his former teammates and all who
are mourning his loss. pic.twitter.com/TUpa7cpXoS

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 27, 2023

Michigan Football extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends,

and former teammates of QB Ryan Mallett. Our thoughts and prayers are
with the Mallett family. https://t.co/9tcIbWaftf

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) June 28, 2023

Tough one to swallow. Thoughts are with the

family. #RIPRyanMallet pic.twitter.com/iDfTvtyFnh

— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) June 27, 2023

Wow bro! Rest high bro🙏🏿 https://t.co/DDKTCKVWhv

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) June 27, 2023

So sad to hear about Ryan Mallet… Rest in Peace brother. 🙏🏾

— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) June 27, 2023

WoW RIP Ryan Mallet‼️

— Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) June 27, 2023