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Uncle: Ex-NBAer Wright found dead in Memphis

Discussion in 'Other Sports Forum' started by Topdawg13, Jul 29, 2010.

  1. Topdawg13

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  2. adamprez2003

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    very sad. i wonder how he died
     
  3. finyank13

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    murdered?? too bad...
     
  4. Samphin

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    Deadspin.com had a report last night that said he was shot up to a dozen times. Not sure if that is true or not. Memphis Police are being very hush hush about it.
     
  5. finyank13

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    (CNN) -- A body found in southeast Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday has been identified as that of former professional basketball player Lorenzen Wright, Memphis police said.
    The cause of death has been ruled as "homicide by gunshot wound," police said Thursday in a news release, adding that the Shelby County medical examiner used dental records to confirm Wright's identity.
    "Investigators continue to work around the clock to bring justice to Mr. Wright and his family," the police department said in a statement.
    Before that confirmation, Wright's family had already said that they were mourning his loss.
    Wright's cousin, Camella Logan, had released a statement to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper saying, "We appreciate your thoughts, prayers and condolences as they are comforting at this very difficult time."
    Wright, who has a home in Atlanta, was reported missing on July 22. He had been visiting with his former wife and their children in Collierville, near Memphis, investigators said.
    Wright was last seen at his former wife's home shortly before midnight on July 18, and a 911 call was placed from his phone in the early hours of July 19, police said.
     
  6. Samphin

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    Latest reports read that his ex-wife was visited by armed men a while back and threatened her and her family if she told anyone they were looking for Lorenzen.

    And the report of the 911 call is that you could hear a man's muffled voice before hearing at least a dozen gunshots being fired off.

    A strange case and a tragic end to say the least. It sounds like Lorenzen got involved with the wrong people. I feel really bad for his family since by all accounts, he seemed to be a genuinely good guy.
     
  7. finyank13

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    or maybe she was in on it........

    According to CW30 Eyewitness News out of Memphis, the ex-wife of slain former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, Sherra Wright, is currently in police custody in connection with his murder.

    Detectives spent most of Sunday at her house assessing, among other things, a grill and fire pit that neighbors reported was used after his disappearance. According to them the fire was large and unusual because it occurred on the hottest night of the year. Sherra claimed to be the last one to see him since he was found murdered on Wednesday.
     

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