Jam Master Jay Murder: Godson, Childhood Friend Found Guilty of Killing Run-DMC Star Over Drug Deal

A jury convicts Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington of murdering hip-hop icon Jam Master Jay in a 2002 New York City recording studio. The accused allegedly killed Jam Master Jay, co-founder of Run-DMC, in connection with a drug deal.
Jam Master Jay Death: Run-DMC Star Killed by Childhood Friend, Godson in 'Greed and Revenge' Ambush, Prosecutor Says

Run-DMC Founder, Jam Master Jay's Murder Fueled by 'Greed and Revenge,' Says Prosecutor

By BERT HOOVER
The Brooklyn federal trial of Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr. for the 2002 murder of Run-D.M.C.’s DJ Jam Master Jay commenced on January 29. The prosecution characterized the musician's death as a "grisly execution."
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