By the end, the group began to smile and hug as white balloons were passed out. Hollywood Life, Latest Hollywood Celebrity & Entertainment News, Sherra Wright at Lorenz Wrights Funeral (AP Images), Lorenzen Wright Cleveland Cavaliers Lorenzen Wright at the teams media day, in Independence, Ohio FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2008, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Lorenzen Wright poses at the team's NBA . 2 Nov 1999: Lorenzen Wright #42 of the Atlanta Hawks moves with the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. WREG NEWS REPORT: The former wife of NBA star Lorenzen Wright appeared at an extradition hearing today. The State of Tennessee was willing to pay out $10,000, and Crime Stoppers put up $1,000. See Also: NFL player Pacman Jones attacked by employee at airport. Sherra Wright entered a guilty plea in 2019 for orchestrating Lorenzen Wright's killing. On December 5, 2017, Billy Ray Turner, 46, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lorenzen Wright. When Lorenzen Wright vanished, his ex-wife Sherra insisted she didn't think anything was wrong. Hollywood Life Sherra Wright-Robinson was previously married to former NBA star Lorenzen Wright for a long time. (REX/Shutterstock), Lorenzen Wright Cleveland Cavaliers Lorenzen Wright poses at the NBA basketball teams media day in Independence, Ohio. He was sentenced to serve 60 years in prison. The case was named Operation Rebound because Lorenzen Wright was a homegrown young man, who was raised in Memphis and played basketball there, authorities said. Sherra Wright-Robinson, shown in 2010 at her ex-husband's funeral, was charged with the murder of Lorenzen Wright. And she said he would not rest until "this" was over. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) A former Navy sailor and convicted killer testified Thursday that Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife asked him and another man to kill the former NBA player nearly 12 years ago in . While playing for the AAU, Wright began seeing Sherra Robinson, his coachs daughter. (REX/Shutterstock), Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Larsa Pippen, 48, Defends Dating Marcus Jordan, 32, Even Though Scottie & Michael Dont Get Along, Chloe Lattanzi Wipes Away Tears As She Admits She Talks To Late Mom Olivia Newton-John Every Day In New Interview, Gisele Bundchen Does Yoga By The Beach & Reveals Her Mantra For When Times Get Challenging. He hadn't been resting for 12 years.". Sherra also alleged she overheard Lorenzen on his cellphone saying he was going to "flip something for $110,000," according to CBS News. Sherra Wright Tells Parole Board She Only 'Indirectly' Played a Role in Killing Her Basketball Star Husband Lorenzen Wright Alberto Luperon May 11th, 2022, 7:52 pm A member of a Tennessee parole board has recommended denying parole to the ex-wife of an NBA star who was shot to death in 2010. Turners defense attacked Martins credibility at trial, saying Martin was acting out of self-interest after being convicted of Bownes murder. She entered a surprise guilty plea to facilitation of murder in July 2019 and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. As Marion stood in front of his grave Sunday afternoon, with hardly a cloud in the sky, she said she could feel him resting just as her shirt said. After all, they did have a total of seven children together. During Martin's testimony at the trial, he told the jury that Turner had disposed of the gun in a north Mississippi lake, and he had told detectives where to locate the gun in 2012. Sherra and the kids moved with him to Collierville, Tennessee, a wealthy enclave just west of the city. Lorenzen Wright played 13 seasons in the NBA. The ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright on Thursday admitted that she planned his 2010 slaying and will spend between eight and 30 years behind bars. And I didnt want to ever, ever in my life be without him because he was the love of my life. Her real birth name is Sherra Wright Robbinson. Sherra Wright Robinson: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Former NBA player Lorenzen Wright's ex-wife, Sherra Wright, was just denied parole in TN . Wright, speaking from prison, told. Both Turner and Martin were involved in the drug trade as well, she said, and engaged in power plays against each other because one of them wanted to be the man, and one of them wanted to make the most money.. Her next parole hearing will be in 2027. Lorenzen and Sherra divorced in 2010. Access the best of Getty Images with our simple subscription plan. Jimmie Martin . And from what I understand, you wanted them to kill Lorenzen, he later said. The fall of 2017 was also extremely eventful in the murder investigation. His decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on. '", More: Doctors will evaluate SherraWright's mental stability in Lorenzen Wright murder case, More: Sherra Wright's lawyers withdraw from case, More: Sherra Wright bond set at $20 million after Wednesday hearing in Lorenzen Wright slaying. An autopsy revealed Lorenzen had been shot five times; twice in the head, twice in the chest, and once in his forearm, according to WMC-TV. Turners defense attacked Robinsons credibility at trial, implying that she had been paid hush money and pointing out that she did not tell authorities about this alleged conversation until 2017. She is serving her sentence at a rehabilitation center and is required to stay for 30 percent of it before talks of release. Mar 21, 2022 A jury on Monday convicted a Tennessee man in the slaying of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose bullet-riddled body was found in a field nearly 12 years ago in his hometown. That same year, Wright was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. An initial search of the lake turned up nothing. When four days passed by and no one had heard from him, his family contacted the authorities. Sherra Wright Robinson is accused in the murder of her ex husband, former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Their next court appearance is Oct 5, but no trial date has been set. He was 34 years old. At Wednesdays hearing, Rich, the parole board member, did not give any credence to Sherra Wrights story. Investigators spoke with Sherra, who said she had last seen Lorenzen on the night of July 18. of 1 Sherra Wright, 51, had previously admitted to playing a role in the plot to kill her ex-husband Lorenzen Wright, 34. His remains were found July 28, 2010, 10 days after he was reported missing. Both the Memphis Grizzlies and the city of Memphis offered a $5,000 reward for any information on Lorenzen's whereabouts following his disappearance. When not in California or on the road, he would return to Memphis to be with Sherra and their child. Sherra Wright is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for murdering her NBA star husband Lorenzen Wright. Law enforcement should do whats best to find out whos the killer. She repeated, Im a wife, a mother, and an author. The Wright children have started a GoFundMe account on their mother's behalf. They reportedly broke in, only to find someone sleeping on the couch with Lorenzen not home. The couple had two children together, sons Lorenzen Jr. and Darius. The Lakers defeated the Clippers 107-76. Wright stood 6 foot 11 inches tall and weighed 225 pounds. "You've got the Clippers right here, it was his first team he got drafted to. You've got the Cavs, he had a stint with them, with LeBron James. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Lorenzen's ex-wife Sherra, her landscaper Billy Ray Turner, and her cousin Jimmie Martin were all hauled in by police for questioning. Lorenzen and Sherra married in 1998, and welcomed another child in 1999. March 21, 2022 2:56 PM PT. Boards are the best place to save images and video clips. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Im sure hes just gone, hell come back. She claimed he was carrying money and drugs and later left with two armed men. Billy Ray Turner is charged with conspiring with Sherra Wright to killer her ex-husband, retired NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field Memphis in 2010. ! Sherra wrote. She pleaded guilty in 2019 to orchestrating the 2010 murder of Lorenzen Wright, her ex-husband and University of Memphis and Memphis Grizzlies basketball star. Lorenzen usually stayed with Sherra and the kids when he was in Memphis. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Sgt. The District Attorney also spoke during the news conference and focused on law enforcements role in cracking the case. "The Board also set a review hearing in five years (May 2027). She also said that people had come to her home looking for Lorenzen. Sherra Wright-Robinson and Billy Ray Turner both attended the same Collierville church. Turner opened fire, cutting short Lorenzens call to 911. Prosecutors said that Sherra Wright had recruited Martin and Turner to kill Lorenzen Wright. And unfortunately Lorenzen Wright lost his life in this city in basketball, when you make a rebound, it gives you a second chance, said Memphis Police Major Darren Goods, of the Multi-Agency Gang Unit. Lorenzen Wright was counted among the Bluff City's favorite sons, a much-loved standout at the University of Memphis, during his years in the NBA andwhen he played in front of a hometown crowd with the Memphis Grizzlies. Other members have yet to make their decision. (REX/Shutterstock), Yao Ming, Lorenzen Wright Memphis Grizzlies Lorenzen Wright (42) dunks the ball against Houston Rockets Yao Ming (11), of China, in Houston. Tap into Getty Images' global scale, data-driven insights, and network of more than 340,000 creators to create content exclusively for your brand. Lorenzen allegedly told Sherra that he was going to grab $110,000 for a meeting. Sherra Wright Robinson. Lorenzen Wright was visiting Memphis from Atlanta. Lorenzen and Sherra married in 1998, and welcomed another child in 1999. leaves behind his 6 cubs as she may go off to prison. Several years later, when the cold case squad took over the investigation, the lake was searched again and the murder weapon was retrieved, according to Memphis ABC-affiliate WATN-TV. After the arrest of . Sherra Wright isjailed ona $20 million bond onfirst-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges. She said she took the plea deal because it was in my best interests. At the same time, she was also in communication with two men, Jimmie Martin and Billy Ray Turner. He said he was indeed threatened in summer school years ago. The dispatcher reportedly could not locate him or make out what he was saying. Martin testified Thursday that Sherra Wright recruited him and Turner to kill Lorenzen Wright, whose decomposing body was found riddled with bullet wounds in a swampy field in east Memphis on July 28, 2010. A Deep Dive into the Murder of Lorenzen Wright, Beloved NBA Star Lorenzen Wright Vanished, New Information Revealed in the Lorenzen Wright Case, Herb never let the wheelchair stop him. Amid a flurry of laughter and overlapping words to Wright, the balloons floated away to dot the blue, nearly cloudless sky. Lorenzen Wright's mother spent her son's last 12 birthdays at his grave. Web Sherra Wright the ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright has pleaded guilty to facilitation of first-degree murder in the death of the former NBA player and will receive a 30-year prison. Investigators wanted to confront Sherra about the inconsistencies in her story but learned she had retained a lawyer and was no longer willing to speak to them. Plea in 2019 for orchestrating Lorenzen Wright & # x27 ; s,... 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