It’s too early to tell whether Lorenzen took his own life or was murdered.
Former University of Memphis star and 1996 NBA lottery pick Lorenzen Wright’s body has been found by law enforcement officials in a wooded area at Hacks Cross and Winchester in southeast Memphis. See story.
A law enforcement source confirmed the body found was that of Wright, who has been missing since July 19, though the Memphis Police Department won’t officially comment. Police are referring to their investigation as a “death investigation.”
The body was found by someone who called police today.
This afternoon at the Collierville home of Wright’s ex-wife, Sherra Robinson Wright, sounds of wails and crying could be heard from inside the house. It is assumed that the family had just gotten the awful news.
Family members, friends and some former University of Memphis basketball players, including Penny Hardaway and Elliot Perry, were gathering near the wooded area near Hacks Cross and Winchester.
Police sources confirmed earlier that they are investigating a 911 hangup call from Wright’s cellphone made July 19.
Because Wright was thought to be carrying a large sum of cash when he was last seen leaving his ex-wife’s Collierville home, police are investigating concerns he may have been the victim of foul play.
He recently flew from Atlanta to Memphis to visit friends and his six children, friends said. He was scheduled to drive back to the Atlanta area July 19, with his six children and a friend. He was last seen at about 2 a.m. July 19, leaving his ex-wife’s Whisperwood Drive home. His former wife told police she doesn’t know who he left with or what type of car they were in, according to the missing person’s report.
Police say the investigation is ongoing.
Wright played 13 years in the NBA, including five with the Memphis Grizzlies, after playing two seasons at the University of Memphis.
What a sad story. Lorenzen had so much promise. Heartfelt condolences go out to Lorenzen Wright’s family.
SOURCE: COMMERICIAL APPEAL.COM
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