When Michael Jordan's father went missing in August of 1993, it became one of the lead news stories nationally. The body of James R. Jordan Sr. was ultimately found and his death was eventually prosecuted, which shocked the country and changed the course of Michael's career.

On this True Crime edition of the podcast, we'll take you through the details of that case and what authorities believe happened on that night nearly 30 years ago. 

This is part 1 of a multi-part series on Jordan's murder as we take you all the way up to the trial.

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