Forensic Files

The Murder of Lorenzen Wright

Dateline NBC

  • Mar 21, 2023
  • 1:22:13
  • Full Episode
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<p>Andrea Canning reports on the latest developments in the lengthy search for justice in the murder of former NBA star and hometown hero Lorenzen Wright.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

The episode details the murder of NBA star Lorenzen Wright and the investigation leading to the arrests of his ex-wife and her accomplice.

Key points

  • A Chilling Discovery. A recording of Lorenzen's last moments reveals the terror he faced.
  • A Mother's Intuition. Lorenzen's mother fears the worst as he goes missing.
  • The Tumultuous Marriage of Lorenzen and Shara. Despite counseling and a vow renewal, their marriage faced ongoing struggles, particularly over finances.
  • The Drug Theory Emerges. Detectives began to explore the possibility that Lorenzen's murder was linked to drug dealings.
  • Shara's Legal Battles. Shara faced scrutiny over her spending of Lorenzen's life insurance money, leading to court proceedings.
  • Shara's New Life. After moving to California, Shara attempted to start anew, but her past loomed large.

Episode highlights

Tension

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