Man charged in Wright’s killing pleads guilty to gun charge

By The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee man charged with killing former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has pleaded guilty to a separate gun charge.

Billy Ray Turner entered his plea in a Memphis court Monday before the scheduled start of his trial on charges of possessing a weapon as a convicted felon.

Shelby County prosecutors say Turner illegally had two guns in his possession when he was charged with killing the 34-year-old Wright.

Authorities have said Turner and Wright’s ex-wife, Sherra Wright, conspired to kill the retired NBA player and Memphis native.

Turner and Sherra Wright have pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder. Their trial is scheduled in September.

Lorenzen Wright’s body was found in a field in Memphis in July 2010. He was missing 10 days before his body was found.

The Associated Press

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