Billy Turner is the man who was arrested for the 2010 murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright. Turner is 46-years-old and was arrested at the Collierville Express Mart in Shelby County, Tennessee. He’s currently being held on $1 million bond. Last month, police found the gun that they think Turner used to murder Wright.
Neighbors explain that Turner ran a landscaping business and was a very nice guy. While Turner’s neighbors thought he was a nice guy his criminal record tells a different story. In 1992, Turner pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.
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Wright made more than $50 million throughout his NBA career but a year after retiring he was selling drugs. His ex-wife, Sherra Wright Robinson says she saw him leave her house on July 18, 2010 with drugs. She overheard him say that he had plans to sell the drugs for $110,000.
Justice—and hopefully some peace—for the family of Lorenzen Wright— Run D-N-T (@jamesonkincaid) December 5, 2017
At last, Deborah Marion — Lorenzen Wright’s mother, who never gave up hope that this day would come — gets the justice and closure that has eluded her for seven years. Amazing.— John Martin (@JohnMartin929) December 5, 2017
Wright attended the University of Memphis and was drafted 7th overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1996. The 96 draft was one of the greatest drafts of all-time. Allen Iverson was selected 1st and the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with their 13th pick and traded him to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Thank God they found justice for Lorenzen Wright Family… i hope they caught they right Dude— 💰🏃🏾 (@MilTicket_) December 5, 2017
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