Deborah Roberts

This is Deborah Roberts.

You're about to hear the first episode of a new true crime series from ESPN's 30 for 30 podcasts called Murder at the U. In 2006, a rising college football star was gunned down in broad daylight just steps away from campus.

a cold-blooded execution that baffled investigators for nearly 20 years.

Then a surprising name surfaced, a former teammate now accused of carrying out the murder.

As a long-delayed trial finally approaches, Murder at the U takes a look at how scrutiny from a team of ESPN reporters revived a dormant case.

and why the search for justice is only now reaching a courtroom.

We'll be releasing the first four episodes of this series right here on the 2020 feed over the next two weeks.

But if you're anxious to jump in, you can get new episodes early by following 30 for 30 podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen.

Now, here's episode one of Murder at the U.

Any reporter wants to start?

Ms.

You know, we waited so long to find the answer.

Who killed my son?

Nobody knows how I'm feeling.

So what are you asking from the public?

Brian was a funny boy and liked to laugh and make a joke.

He'd make people, you know, happy.

Even you sad, he'd try and make you happy.

Anytime he come into the house, see me laying on the bed.

Mommy, move.