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Kelli Moore Said Husband Sherrone Moore Was ‘Suicidal’ After Michigan Firing

From a report of a home invasion to his wife’s plea for help, emergency recordings obtained by PEOPLE Magazine provide a look into the events surrounding the firing of former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore.

Newly released emergency dispatch recordings have provided a detailed timeline of the events leading to the arrest of former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore on the same day he was dismissed from the program.

The audio, obtained by PEOPLE Magazine, reveals a series of urgent calls placed on the afternoon of Dec. 10, 2025. The calls began shortly after the university announced that Moore’s contract had been terminated "with cause" following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a female staff member.

According to the dispatch logs, the first 911 call was placed at approximately 4:15 p.m. by a lawyer representing the staff member. The attorney reported that a man, later identified as Moore, was "attacking" her client at her residence and had been "stalking her for months." Police testimony later indicated that Moore allegedly forced his way into the home as the woman was packing to leave town.

A second emergency call was placed less than 10 minutes later, at 4:23 p.m., by Moore’s wife, Kelli. In the audio obtained by PEOPLE, the dispatcher notes that Moore’s wife reported he was "suicidal over losing his job today."

The situation intensified as responding officers interviewed the staff member, who alleged that during the confrontation, Moore grabbed kitchen knives and held one to his own throat. Prosecutors later claimed in court that Moore told the woman, "My blood is on your hands," before fleeing the scene.

The search for the 39-year-old coach ended around 5:00 p.m. when authorities located him in a church parking lot. Moore was taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Washtenaw County Jail later that evening.

Moore, who made history as the first permanent Black head coach of the Wolverines, was arraigned on Dec. 12. He faces a felony charge of third-degree home invasion, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, as well as misdemeanor counts of stalking and breaking and entering.

During his court appearance, Moore was released on a $25,000 bond. The judge ordered several conditions for his release, including that he wear a GPS tether, undergo mental health treatment, and have no contact with the victim. Moore has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The University of Michigan has named associate head coach Biff Poggi as the interim head coach as the program moves forward. Moore’s legal team has not issued an official statement regarding the specifics of the 911 calls.

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