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Sneak peek: Lorenzen Wright: No Defense

May 10, 2018 / 03:25

This episode covers the life and tragic death of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, including his impact on the Memphis community, the investigation into his murder, and the eventual discovery of key evidence.

The discussion highlights Lorenzen's background as a beloved figure in Memphis, known for his community involvement and dedication to youth. His disappearance raised concerns among family and friends, leading to a frantic search.

The episode details the timeline of events following his disappearance, including the discovery of his body and the autopsy results indicating he was shot by multiple individuals. Lorenzen's mother and wife share their experiences during this difficult time.

As the investigation progressed, the episode reveals the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving the case, with years passing without answers. The eventual finding of a gun believed to be used in the murder reignites discussions about the case.

Listeners learn about the ongoing mystery surrounding Lorenzen's death and the speculation regarding who may have been involved, with a focus on the emotional toll it took on his family and the community.

TLDR

Lorenzen Wright's life, disappearance, and murder investigation are discussed, highlighting community impact and the search for justice.

Episode

3:25
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right inside nice move Lorenzen was the hometown boy makes good who made it out of his situation and
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made big he fought so hard on the court and he was such a imposing figure the city just would melt with his accomplice
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on the court there's thousands of little boys in Memphis who were impacted by Lorenzen right
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you look at the pictures of him you know a big smile on his face he was a person
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who would volunteer for the community he had time for the youth of the city I mean you know we all fell in love with
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the res and it's just the way it is when he first disappeared people just thought
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that maybe he was tired and he wanted to get away his mother called me saying that have you talked to Lorenzen I can't
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reach him nine-one-one where's your emergency like I'm nothing but sunshine renson rights mother runs toward
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investment lease in Memphis Tennessee have found the body of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright according to the autopsy
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report it appears that he was shot by at least two different people you can just
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listen to their tape and know that he was in trouble all the speculation started then you
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know what happened who was involved it was a big mystery in Memphis his wife basically said that the last
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time that she saw him he was getting two fathers unidentified individual we literally threw everything we had at
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this investigation we wanted to solve them we really really wanted to solve this case days become weeks and weeks
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become months and months become years and you don't have any answers we've never knew if we're gonna ever find out
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who killed the rinsing [Music] police have found the gun they think is used to kill Lorenzo right seven years
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ago how unusual is it to find a key piece of evidence some seven years later just a needle in a haystack
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they found a needle in a stay do you believe that someone some people over the last seven years knew who the killer
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or killers were but withheld the information I think that you can say for a certainty there
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was two people that knew today we were able to announce another piece of the puzzle is in place all I can say right
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now is both defendants have attorneys now sir why this was Lorenzen Wright who would be hating him that much

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 85
    Most heartbreaking
  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most emotional
  • 75
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • Lorenzen Wright: Hometown Hero
    Lorenzen was the hometown boy who made it big, impacting countless lives in Memphis.
    “Lorenzen was the hometown boy makes good”
    @ 00m 09s
    May 10, 2018
  • The Mystery of His Disappearance
    When Lorenzen first disappeared, many thought he just needed a break, but concerns grew.
    “People just thought maybe he was tired and wanted to get away.”
    @ 00m 56s
    May 10, 2018
  • Seven Years Later: A Break in the Case
    Police found the gun believed to have been used to kill Lorenzen Wright seven years later.
    “They found a needle in a haystack.”
    @ 02m 36s
    May 10, 2018

Episode Quotes

  • He was such an imposing figure.
    Sneak peek: Lorenzen Wright: No Defense
  • We all fell in love with the res.
    Sneak peek: Lorenzen Wright: No Defense
  • You can just listen to their tape and know that he was in trouble.
    Sneak peek: Lorenzen Wright: No Defense

Key Moments

  • Hometown Hero00:09
  • Community Impact00:29
  • Mysterious Disappearance00:56
  • Investigation Challenges02:02
  • Breakthrough Evidence02:36

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