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In July of 1993, James Jordan Sr. was murdered in Lumberton, North Carolina. Following his death rumors swirled that high famous NBA star son, Michael Jordan, may have had a hand in the murder.
The investigation led to the arrest and conviction of two North Carolina teens, Larry Demery and Daniel Green.
In this week's episode we discuss the events leading up to the death and the conspiracy surrounding the murder. We also talk about the botched investigation, the corruption involved, and where the perpetrators are today.
This case has many unanswered questions and today we take a look at some possible answers.
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A special thanks to the Follow the Truth Podcast for their investigation into this case. You can find more information surrounding the murders from this podcast -- listen wherever you get your podcast!
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