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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

2 Men Are Convicted in 2002 Killing of Run-DMC D.J. Jam Master Jay

Two men found guilty for the murder of Jam Master Jay after over 20 years.
Motive for the killing was revenge due to being cut out of a drug deal. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

Murder Trial Lays Bare a Hip-Hop Pioneer's Double Life

Jam Master Jay faced financial struggles despite his hip-hop success.
He turned to drug dealing to meet financial obligations while maintaining public roles. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

US Assistant Attorney Says Bullet That Killed Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay 'Burned His Hair And Skin on His Head'

DJ Jam Master Jay was ambushed and executed by childhood friends he was supporting
The trial of two men accused in the fatal shooting of Jam Master Jay began in Brooklyn federal court [ more ]
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3 months ago
New York City

Trial in Jam Master Jay's 2002 Killing to Begin in Brooklyn

The trial for the murder of Jam Master Jay is set to begin after more than 20 years of the crime going unresolved.
Two men, Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, are charged with plotting to kill Jam Master Jay after he cut Washington out of a drug deal. [ more ]
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Pitchfork
2 months ago
Music

Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: 2 Men Found Guilty of Killing Run-D.M.C. DJ in 2002

Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington found guilty of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002
Prosecutors argued the murder was due to a drug deal dispute [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Trial in The Murder of Run-DMC's Jam Master to Begin in Brooklyn

Two men accused of murder in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay are set to go on trial.
Prosecutors say the men killed Jay over a drug deal.
Opening statements are scheduled in Brooklyn federal court. [ more ]
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