Louis Dunbar is the father of American football safety Jordan Poyer who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. Although Poyer is now a prominent name in the National Football League (NFL), his dad has never been a part of his journey. Instead, Dunbar had mostly been in and out of jail over the years.
So, is Louis still in prison? Know about his current whereabouts and his relationship with his son Jordan.
He Has Never Met His Superstar Son
Dunbar had already left the home by the time Jordan was born. Since then, Louis has never been around his son and even hasn’t seen him in person.
Although Dunbar never had a father figure while growing up, his mother made sure he never felt the absence.
Ever since his break-up with Jordan’s mother, Louis got involved in several legal troubles. He spent the next two decades in and out of prison for a litany of violent crimes.
Although never met in person, they used to talk on the phone at the time.
Is He Still In Jail?
As per the website of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Dunbar was released from prison in Feb 2013. He was serving his time at a Minnesota correctional facility before his release.
Louis Is Proud of Jordan
Despite the fact that Louis has never been a part of his son’s life or his NFL journey, he is still incredibly proud of him. When Dunbar was still inside the bar, he used to write letters to his son, expressing his pride in him.
At present, Jordan plays as a safety for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. While in high school, he used to play several games including baseball, basketball, and football. But, after he joined Oregon State University, he chose football as his main priority.
What is Jordan’s Dad Doing Now?
Ever since Louis’ release from jail, he has remained completely out of the media radar. He is neither active on any social media handles nor any media outlets covered about him.
Thus, due to his low-key existence, the details about his current whereabouts or what he is doing are hard to trace.
How Is Louis’ Relationship With Jordan?
Considering their occasional phone calls when Louis was in prison, they still may have a good relationship. But, they never made it to the public.
In one of his interviews, Jordan said he doesn’t have any regrets that he was raised without a father figure throughout his life. However, he stated that he considers his stepfather Fa’alaeo Poyer as his own. He stated,
“I have everything I need right here. Fa’alaeo, he’s my dad, he’s all I’ve ever known. I play hard for him, for my mom, and for my brother. There’s no ‘step’ thing. That’s why I do what I do — I’m reppin’ the name on the back of my jersey.”
Jordan added,
“I want to make them proud so bad, my family and my town. Those people, man, they rally around you.”
Louis Never Married Julie Poyer
Jordan’s parents Louis and Julie never got married. They both were in their 20s when they gave birth to Jordan. However, by the time Jordan was born, his parents went their separate ways and it was Julie who raised him single-handedly
While nurturing her son as a single mother, she met a guy named Fa’alaeo Poyer and they later got married. They also welcomed a son named Jeremy.
However, their marriage also didn’t last long. At present, Julie is married to Haven Cooper, a fisherman.
