# NBA Star Lured to Execution In Rural Tennessee

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-09-12T02:51:39+00:00
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## Resource

The episode details the decade-long investigation into the 2010 murder of NBA star Lorenzan Wright, a beloved figure in Memphis whose body was found in a remote field. Investigators eventually uncovered a murder conspiracy involving Wright's ex-wife, Sherah Wright, and her accomplice, Billy Ray Turner. A critical breakthrough occurred when a murder weapon was recovered from a Mississippi lake, confirming testimony from an informant named Jimmy Martin. Driven by the relentless advocacy of Wright’s mother, the case finally moved toward legal resolution years after the initial crime. Ultimately, Sherah Wright accepted a plea deal, while a jury found Billy Ray Turner guilty of first-degree murder, resulting in a life sentence. The account highlights how forensic evidence and persistence finally brought closure to a community devastated by a senseless act of violence. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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