Murder at the U: The 18-Year Hunt for Bryan Pata's Killer
Show Notes
In November 2006, University of Miami defensive tackle Bryan Pata was shot in the back of the head outside his apartment. The case went cold for 15 years until ESPN journalists cracked what police couldn't.
Sources & References
- Former Hurricane Rashaun Jones on trial in death of Bryan Pata | ESPN
- Bryan Pata - Wikipedia
- Rashaun Jones's trial begins decades after teammate Bryan Pata's murder | The Miami Hurricane
- U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in 2006 murder of U of Miami football player
- Defense drops bombshell in trial for murder of teammate Bryan Pata | Local 10
- ESPN's new 30 for 30 Podcast 'Murder at The U' | ESPN Press Room
- Major twist as trial for accused killer was set to begin | NBC Miami
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