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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis men’s basketball program has set a date to retire Lorenzen Wright’s jersey. The Tigers will retire Wright’s No. 55 jersey to honor the late basketball star on Feb. 4 during halftime against Tulane. Wright, a Memphis native, played two seasons with the Tigers in 1995 and 1996. The University of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man sentenced to life in prison for the murder of NBA standout, Lorenzen Wright, appeared back in court Friday. Turner is already serving life in prison for the killing of Wright, and Judge Lee Coffee decided to wait to sentence him on the other charges. The sentencing scheduled for Friday was […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge has ruled that Billy Ray Turner will serve two 25-year sentences for his convictions in the Lorenzen Wright murder case. Billy Ray Turner appeared in court Friday for a sentencing hearing. Turner was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder and 25 years for attempted murder. Those sentences […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There is a lot on the line in the case of Billy Ray Turner, the man accused in the murder of Memphis native and basketball star Lorenzen Wright. In what the judge called unusual, at least one juror asked not to hold court on Sunday. The judge agreed, but court is set […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Tigers will retire Lorenzen Wright’s No. 55 jersey in a future game, the U of M announced Wednesday. Wright, a Memphis native, played two seasons with the Tigers in 1995 and 1996, leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocked shots during both seasons, advancing to the NCAA […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Billy Ray Turner, the man convicted and sentenced for killing basketball standout Lorenzen Wright, went back to court Friday with the hope of getting a new trial. In July, Turner was sentenced to 25 years for conspiracy to commit murder and 25 years for attempted murder. Those sentences will be served concurrently. Turner’s […]

UPDATE: Turner was found guilty on all counts. See story here. GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Some people may find some of the images and materials discussed in this trial disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It is day 6 in the trial of Billy Ray Turner, the man who is accused of killing NBA […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The trial for the last suspect facing charges in the Lorenzen Wright murder case began with jury selection Monday. After years of delays due to COVID, Billy Ray Turner’s case finally appeared before a judge Monday. Turner has been in jail since 2017. The trial will continue on Tuesday, March 15 at […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– It took jurors less than three hours to find Billy Ray Turner guilty of murdering Memphis basketball player Lorenzen Wright in 2010. Judge Lee Coffee told jurors they were to consider only two things. “You shall not have sympathy or prejudice, for or against the defendant, or for or against the State of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — When a jury found Billy Ray Turner guilty of killing basketball stand out Lorenzen Wright, one of those most surprised was the man who has represented Turner since his arrest. Attorney John Keith Perry was hoping for a much different outcome. He sat down with April Thompson to talk about the case he […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Billy Ray Turner has been found guilty on all charges, including first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Turner will receive life in prison for first-degree murder, which is 60 years in the state of Tennessee. He could be released after serving 85% of the sentence, or 51 […]