The Score: Behind the Headlines

In the final (for now) episode of Season 1, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill discuss their own theories of who murdered James Jordan in 1993, why this case is still kicking around the justice system and their plans for Season 2.

This week, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill finally get their chance to interview Daniel Green, who was convicted for the murder of James Jordan in 1996. Was he wrongfully convicted? What does he know about the night of the murder? And what's the status of his attempt to get a new trial? We ask him all those questions and more.

In Episode 7, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill talk to Chris Mumma, Daniel Green's attorney, about the trial, the evidence, and new information that may point to Green's innocence.

As they await their chance to interview Daniel Green and his attorney, Chris Mumma, hosts Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill identify the major questions still remaining in the murder of Michael Jordan's father, James Jordan.

Episode 6 transcript available here.

If you've heard about the conspiracies involving James Jordan's murder and Michael Jordan's gambling, you're not alone. In Episode 5, "Drugs, Lies & Conspiracies," host Julie DiCaro and executive producer Tony Gill talk about the rumors surrounding Jordan's death and answer your questions about the case.

Links related to Episode 5:
​1993 Bob Costas interview with NBA commissioner David Stern regarding Michael Jordan and gambling​

Vice Sports story on Michael Jordan's $1.25-million gambling debt on the golf course
Michael Jordan's net worth

'Be Like Mike' Gatorade commercial

Photo of Daniel Green on the (alleged) night of James Jordan's murder
Kyle Swenson's book on wrongful convictions: Good Kids, Bad City​

An Episode 5 transcript is available here.

This week, Julie DiCaro continued examining the state's evidence against Daniel Green, including the blood evidence in that was in James Jordan's car ... or was it? And the bullet hole in his shirt that wasn't there ... until it was. What do we make of a state forensics expert who says, years after the fact, that she'd testify differently now?

Documents related to Episode 4:

• Jennifer Elwell Trial Testimony and Lab Report (p. 58)
• News-Observer article on Swecker Report finding multiple problems with SBI forensics lab
• Email from Chris Swecker to DA Johnson Britt (p. 97)
• Jennifer Elwell 2011 Affidavit​ (p. 17)

Episode 4 transcript available here.

In the third episode, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill take a look at the evidence that points to -- and away from -- Daniel Green's guilt and talk to prosecutor Britt Johnson. Plus, they update listeners on the latest in Green's effort to get a new trial.

Episode 3 transcript available here.

To understand what happened to James Jordan in the summer of 1993, you first have to understand a lot about where it happened. In Episode 2, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill delve into the troubled history of Robeson County, North Carolina.

Episode 2 transcript available here.

Mishandled evidence. Police corruption. A man seeking to overturn his conviction. In Season One of The Score: Behind the Headlines, Julie DiCaro and Tony Gill re-examine the murder of James Jordan after 20 years of shocking revelations.

Episode 1 transcript available here.