The CW’s Crime Nation turns its lens on a case that shocked the sports world: the murder of Lorenzen Wright. In “Fatal Foul: The Murder of Lorenzen Wright,” the series sets out to examine the tragic downfall of an NBA player whose life ended far too soon, and in circumstances that remain, to this day, shrouded in mystery and unanswered questions.
Wright’s death in Memphis was initially dismissed as something other than foul play. A shocking oversight, given the circumstances. The case went cold, a file gathering dust in some forgotten corner of a police station. But then, as often happens in these true-crime narratives, a breakthrough. New evidence emerged, forcing investigators to re-examine the case and confront the uncomfortable truth: Wright hadn’t simply disappeared; he’d been murdered.
The subsequent investigation, as the episode aims to present, wasn’t a straight line to justice. It was a twisted path through a complicated web of secrets, hidden relationships, and potential motives. This isn’t just a story about a murder; it’s a glimpse into the darker side of professional sports, the pressures, the temptations, and the sometimes-fatal consequences.
The CW’s series frequently features a combination of exclusive reporting and expert analysis. Expect a deep dive into the evidence, the timeline, and the key players involved.
Tune in to Crime Nation on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 9:00 PM on The CW.
