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Donte Whitner Urges Investigators to Question Ex-49ers Teammates After Aldon Smith's Death

Former 49ers safety Donte Whitner said investigators looking into the death of Aldon Smith should speak with former teammates C.J. Spillman and Anthony Davis. Whitner claimed Spillman showed him photos and videos from the scene shortly after Smith was found unresponsive, calling the images "disgusting" and saying the family "should have a lot of answers" from those who were present.

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