Ex-college hoop star from New Jersey found dead in NYC
A former college basketball star from New Jersey has been found slain in the back seat of a vehicle in New York City. Police say that 35-year-old Michael Wright, of Closter, was last seen Nov. 5. His
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Nov 12, 2015, 3:35 PM
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A former college basketball star from New Jersey has been found slain in the back seat of a vehicle in New York City.
Police say that 35-year-old Michael Wright, of Closter, was last seen Nov. 5. His body was found Tuesday morning covered in what appeared to be trash bags in the Midwood section of Brooklyn.
Police had gone to the area to search for him after a request from New Jersey police.
The 6-foot-8 forward played three seasons for the University of Arizona. He was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2001, but was waived before the start of the season.
The medical examiner has ruled Wright's death a homicide. There have been no arrests.
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