(NBC News) – Tonight on “Dateline,” there was probably no player as popular in the history of Memphis high school, college and NBA basketball as Lorenzen Wright. When he went missing in 2010 and was found dead ten days later, his mother insisted she knew who murdered her son and was relentless in helping detectives solve his case.
Here’s a preview of Andrea Canning’s report:
It was just after midnight in Memphis, as Sunday turned into Monday. On Beale Street the blues clubs were blaring, BBQ joints still sizzling, even the lights of nearby Graceland were aglow.
But just outside of town, in a tree-lined field it was quiet – peaceful – not a soul in sight. Then suddenly, an unmistakable sound echoed through the trees. Seconds later it was over. The crime, conceived weeks earlier, was now complete and perfectly executed.
Watch Friday’s “Dateline” on NBC4 tonight at 9 p.m.
About ‘Dateline’
“Dateline NBC” is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history and is in its 33rd season. Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Blayne Alexander, Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy.
The stories range from compelling mysteries to powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. When major news breaks, they go to the scene, putting the pieces together to bring the viewer the full picture. And in every story they tell, they help the real people who lived the events share their journeys with the viewer.
