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Horrifying 911 call revealed from ex-NFL player Josh Mauro’s death: ‘I need an ambulance now’

The woman who discovered the former NFL player dead inside of an Arizona residence earlier this year heartbreakingly pleaded with law enforcement to send help his way as quickly as possibly.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:32 PM
Horrifying 911 call revealed from ex-NFL player Josh Mauro’s death: ‘I need an ambulance now’
Key Things to Know
  • Newly released 911 audio reveals the emergency call reporting the death of former NFL player Josh Mauro.
  • A woman found Mauro unresponsive on the floor of his Phoenix residence on April 23.
  • Police discovered a white powdery substance and drug paraphernalia near his body at the scene.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Newly released 911 audio details the moment former NFL defensive end Josh Mauro was discovered dead in his Phoenix home on April 23. A woman who found Mauro placed the emergency call requesting immediate assistance, reporting that the 35-year-old was unresponsive on the floor with blue lips after a night of partying.

According to police reports, investigators discovered a white powdery substance and drug paraphernalia near his body. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled Mauro's death an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol. Mauro played in the NFL from 2014 to 2021 with the Cardinals, Giants, and Raiders.

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