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Murder at The U

ESPN
Bryan Pata
University Of Miami
Miami Dade Police Department
College Football
Rashaun Jones
Miami
Murder Investigation
ESPN
Miami Hurricanes
NFL Draft
Gun Culture
Rashawn Jones
Trial
Gangland Style Assassination
NFL
Haitian Americans
Little Haiti
Celsius
Grainger
Zoepound

In 2006, Bryan Pata was a senior defensive tackle for the University of Miami with a bright future ahead of him. The NFL was right around the corner, and he was months away from being able to buy his mom a house. Instead, one night in early November, Bryan was shot dead outside his apartment complex coming home from practice. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, Murder at The U tells the story of the shocking... more

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After ESPN publishes an explosive article on the Miami-Dade police investigation’s shortcomings, the police arrest Rashaun Jones for Bryan’s murder.

Soon after, they get a lucky break: a person in the same jail as Rashaun tells them exactly what the... more

A dozen years after Bryan’s murder, the Pata family is frustrated. No arrests have been made, and yet the police say the case is far from cold.

Meanwhile, relations between the detectives and our team of ESPN reporters have grown strained. That’s wh... more

The night of Bryan’s murder, one other player failed to show up for the mandatory team meeting. From there, rumors began to swirl. Could that teammate have killed Bryan?

His family seems to think so, but some coaches and players aren’t so sure. Over... more

Paula and the reporting team begin asking who would have wanted Bryan dead, only to discover a long list of possible suspects.

As the team starts to chase down leads, Bryan’s world outside of football – fixing up classic cars, getting into fights at... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Zellner
Teammate of Bryan's who remembers the events surrounding the murder
Episode: Everybody’s a Suspect
Sean Shinazi
Club owner who interacted with Bryan and the team
Episode: Everybody’s a Suspect
Ali Adam
Co-founder of Zoepound, connected to gang activity
Episode: Everybody’s a Suspect
Omar Kelly
Sports writer who covered Bryan's team
Episode: Everybody’s a Suspect
Jeanette Pata
Mother of Bryan Pata
Episode: Chillin’ with the Canes
Edrick Pata
Bryan's older brother
Episode: Chillin’ with the Canes
Edwin Pata
Bryan's older brother
Episode: Chillin’ with the Canes
Dan Aruta
Feature producer with ESPN
ESPN
Episode: Chillin’ with the Canes

Host

Paula Levine
Host and producer who has worked on several storytelling projects with a strong focus on investigative journalism.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Great story

    This is a great story. Ive heard the story on other platforms but this still had some details I had never heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Korporatekris
    United States16 days ago
  • Heavy on the bias

    The pearl clutching over legal gun ownership and the narrative that you must be involved in the nefarious to own a firearm is wildly elitist. Regardless of the specific story, being a football player doesn’t negate your constitutional right to own a weapon. While campus laws exist, they were well within the law and the conversation laced with ignorant vapors comes off as immature. Pretty standard work for ESPN. FLA is a 2A state. You’ve got grandmas carrying, so let’s stop w the profiling of Afr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    duolingo in spanish
    United States20 days ago

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Overall, the podcast provides a compelling mix of emotional depth and critical analysis, making it a unique contribution to sports and true crime narratives.
Listeners appreciate the deep storytelling and detailed examinations of the case, with many noting new insights not presented in other media.
There are criticisms regarding biases in how certain subjects are framed, particularly related to gun ownership and race.

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#105
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#18
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#78
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#19
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#129
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#104
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder at The U

What is Murder at The U about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around the unresolved murder case of a former University of Miami football player, Bryan Pata, who was shot dead in 2006. Each episode intricately unpacks the circumstances surrounding his tragic death, the various suspects, and the impact on his family and teammates. The narrative explores themes of college football culture, interpersonal relationships among teammates, and the quest for justice over the years. It provides insight into the emotional turmoil faced by those close to Bryan while highlighting new developments in the investigation that has remained cold for many years. Unique aspects include in-depth analyses of testimonies and the portrayal of the fraternity and tensions within the football team, making it ... more

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1. Chris Zellner
2. Sean Shinazi
3. Ali Adam
4. Omar Kelly
5. Jeanette Pata
6. Edrick Pata
7. Edwin Pata
8. Dan Aruta

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