"Trial Reveals Shocking Details of Run-DMC Star's Tragic Murder"
TL;DR
The trial of two men accused of murdering Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay has begun in New York, with prosecutors alleging that the killing was motivated by revenge and greed after the godson and his accomplice were cut out of a drug deal worth nearly $200,000. The defense argues that there is no forensic evidence connecting the accused to the murder and that the prosecution's account is just one version of events. The trial is expected to last four weeks.
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- Jam Master Jay: Run-DMC star shot by godson after drug deal dispute, court told BBC.com
- Jury selection begins in fatal shooting trial of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay The Guardian US
- Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay was killed in 'greed and revenge' ambush, prosecutor says as trial of alleged assassins begins New York Post
- Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay slain by childhood friend, godson, jury hears Reuters
- Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay was executed by his childhood friends: prosecutors PIX11 New York News
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