Man checks into rehab after three Kansas City Chiefs fans found dead in his backyard

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jordan Willis, 38, is “facing his addiction head-on,” a source close to the family told Fox News Digital, calling the deaths of his friends an “enormous wakeup call.” The incident occurred in early January when three of Mr Willis’ friends arrived at his residence hoping to continue celebrating the Chiefs’ victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, in a statement shared with Fox News Digital, the family source said: “After the shocking loss of three of his close friends under extremely tragic circumstances, Jordan recognized that he had a problem with addiction. “He immediately checked himself into rehab after vacating his home and putting his things into storage.” The three men’s cause and manner of death have not been confirmed pending an autopsy, but John Picerno, an attorney for Mr Willis, said they had seemingly died by hypothermia. “He had no knowledge that they remained in his back yard, or that they needed medical attention.” According to Mr Picerno, Mr Willis was unaware that loved ones had been trying to locate his three missing friends.