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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Trial to begin in slaying of former NBA player in Memphis

The Commercial Appeal

Jury selection was set to begin Monday in the trial of a man charged with killing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright, whose body was found in a swampy field nearly 12 years ago in Memphis, Tennessee.

Billy Ray Turner has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy, and could face life in prison if convicted.

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