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True Crime Sports - The Murder of Former NBA Star Lorenzen Wright (Part 1)

Distant Replay
Distant Replay
Episode • Jun 5, 2021 • 19m

Lorenzen Wright was a former NBA lottery pick that enjoyed a successful NBA career with multiple teams, but his life would come to a tragic end a year after his career ended.

This is the true crime story of the murder of Lorenzen Wright, which is still talked about more than a decade later.

It all started on July 18, 2010 when Wright was last seen at his ex-wife's home in a Memphis suburb.

Here on the podcast we are used to true crime stories with twists and turns, and the murder of Lorenzen Wright is no different.   On Part 1 of this story, we discuss:  
  • Lorenzen's early days and his college/NBA playing career
  • The timeline of the murder and his last known whereabouts
  • The 911 call controversy that shaped this investigation in its early stages
  • We learn how temperatures and rain can impact body decomposition
  • Theories as to why Wright ended up on a secluded road where the crime was committed
  • Wirght's financial difficulties leading up to his death 
  • Sherra Wright's account of what happened on July 18th 
We'll pick it up from there on the next episode so make sure you subscribe. You won't want to miss part two next week!   For more, visit us online at http://distantreplaypodcast.com

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