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Former NFL star Doug Martin dies while in California police custody
Former NFL star running back Doug Martin, who played for the Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has died while in police custody in California. He was 36. Martin's family announced via a statement that he died on Saturday, October 18.

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Former NFL star Doug Martin battled mental health challenges before he died while in police custody: Family
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Neurologists are expected to soon examine whether former NFL running back Doug Martin — who died in Oakland police custody over the weekend after an alleged home break-in — suffered from a degenerati...

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Doug Martin was 'disoriented' when he fled his home on day he died: Family
Ex-NFL player Doug Martin struggled with mental health issues before OPD in-custody death: family
Former NFL All-Pro Doug Martin died in police custody after entering neighbor's home 'disoriented,' family says
"The Oakland Police Department remains committed to transparency. However, to ensure the integrity of the investigation, the release of information must be limited at this time," the statement read.

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Former Raider Doug Martin struggled with mental health before dying in Oakland police custody, family says
Former Raiders player died after struggling with officers, police say

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