TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4 - Jimmie Martin - Co-Conspirator

LIVE COVERAGE: TN v. Billy Ray Turner Trial - Slain NBA Player Lorenzen Wright
Happening In Court:
Continued On Direct/Cross Exam - Jimmie Martin - Co-Conspirator
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The man who allegedly shot and killed NBA center Lorenzen Wright, 34, on behalf of the victim’s ex-wife will finally stand trial more than 11 years after the murder. Jurors will decide the fate of Billy Ray Turner, 51, in Shelby County, Tennessee. You can watch in the player above.
The Los Angeles Clippers drafted Wright 7th overall in 1996 during that era’s basketball boom period. He ended up returning to his hometown Memphis for five seasons to play for the Grizzles. It was in July 2010, the year after his final season, that he made a final 911 call to authorities in Germantown, Tennessee. 11 gunshots cut it short. He was found dead on July 28, 2010.
Authorities said he was last seen leaving the home of Sherra Wright, his ex-wife. Prosecutors say she is the woman behind his murder. She was originally charged with first-degree murder, but she ended up pleading down to lesser charges of facilitation to commit first-degree murder and facilitation to commit attempted first-degree murder. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Turner was a landscaper who went to Sherra Wright’s church. According to an affidavit, the pair were involved in a relationship at the time of Lorenzen Wright’s death, and had been heard discussing potential plots to kill the basketball player.
According to prosecutor Paul Hagerman, a man named Jimmie Martin admitted that he played a role in the murder. He helped Sherra Wright and Turner plan Lorenzen Wright’s murder, and that Sherra Wright paid him for this.
In this version of events, Sherra Wright picked him up in the days after the murder, picked up Turner, and Martin helped them clean up the crime scene and destroy evidence. Sherra Wright borrowed a metal detector from Martin’s mother in order to find the murder weapon, which Turner dropped. Martin accompanied Turner to the lake, where Turner threw away the gun.
Authorities said that Martin led authorities to that lake near Walnut, Mississippi on Nov. 9, 2017. Prosecutors have identified him as the unindicted co-conspirator in the case.
He actually was out on bond during the Wright killing. Jurors had acquitted him in 2009 for murdering his girlfriend Martha Jean Bownes, but could not reach a decision on second-degree murder, according to The Commercial Appeal. He was finally convicted on that lesser charge in 2012 and sentenced to 20 years behind bars.
Turner attorney John Keith Perry signaled that Martin lacked credibility.
“He’s a convicted murderer that was caught in, I think, 40 different lies in his trial,” he reportedly said.
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[@antoinerantful]

This judge should've been nominated for US Supreme Court Justice

[@i-35vagabond56]

This Judge is the nicest and most considerate Judge I've ever seen.

[@NG-cj4vx]

Yes, The best judge that I've ever seen🤩 We certainly need more judges like this Man⭐️

[@zachsalvatore5175]

Bro was he asking the murderer if lunch was good for him?!🤣🤣

[@RichwithPeace]

I can’t stand him. He’s annoying AF!

[@violetcarson5532]

Yes he is.

[@christianedwards867]

@@zachsalvatore5175 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rosearellanes5648]

Jimmy Martin is sitting on the stand with a smug look on his face like this is his moment in the spotlight! How deplorable! All three of these "people" should be put so far under the prison that they would never see the light ofvday again!

[@JordanDiddy]

I don't think he means any harm. He said he's nervous. Sometimes when I'm nervous, I awkwardly smile/smug as well.

[@zachsalvatore5175]

To call them subhuman is not right

[@rosearellanes5648]

@@zachsalvatore5175 I did not call anyone subhuman, but come to think about it that is just about what they are

[@Dimples411]

@@JordanDiddy same with me… I can tell the guy is nervous just watching his movement. His head is shaking so hard I almost feel sorry for him.

[@donnaquattlebaum8475]

100!

[@hlaback]

Judge is very respectful

[@NG-cj4vx]

Love this Judge! Thank you Judge Coffee Sir.⭐️✌️

[@barbararice8757]

Judge on point

[@nacho_ncam]

This judge needs a fan club ❤️

[@violetcarson5532]

Martin's shouldn't have gotten involved with their mess how foolish. People just throw their lives away helping others do EVIL deeds. SHAMEFUL!

[@bronxbutee]

This Judge is such a class act

[@worldofkb8378]

This Judge 👨‍⚖️ is so nice well respectful well manners I like him a lot most Judges be mean but he is not like that👍🏾👍🏾way to go Judge Coffee 👍🏾🙏🏾♥️

[@NG-cj4vx]

This Judge is so compassionate to all. Love the way how serious he takes his job as a Judge. Thank you sir!

[@lashawndavis5366]

I said that too he cool

[@kitasmith5238]

I love this judge he is so respectful to everybody he listened even though he's in charge he's very fair you can tell that he's a great judge love him

[@Latruthisfree]

One of God’s angels, in the flesh!!! Praying that other judges/ law enforcement take notes. True COMPASSION , and OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONALISM!!)❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏❤️❤️GOD CONTINUE TO COVER, and BLESS HIM, IN EVERY ASPECT OF HIS LIFE!! Respect!!! ✊

[@cocorich5872]

I Believe Jimmy for some reason. I don't think he lying at all! The only thing I think he may have lied about is being present at Lorenzen's murder but then again I read somewhere that only Billy and Sherra's phone was pinging near the the crime scene not his.

[@ginabrown4463]

Why is he smugly smiling on the stand?????? What a deplorable being he is.....and SHAME ON SHERRA!!!!!!!!! HER KIDS BETTER STAY AWAY FROM HER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@liveyourbestsoftlife5705]

Right. She killed their dad for insurance money she'll kill them

[@donitasimmons458]

I just seen on Lorenzean wright jr: fb page today he made the comment that his mom looked beautiful when he went to visit her and they need to let her out…She has tho kids brainwashed for sure!!!

[@michelvc2484]

I bet Jimmies mother wishes she had told him to stay in the military eventhough she was sick 😔 or not tell him she was ill.

[@bronxbutee]

You know it’s funny you say that I have a nephew who’s mother did not want him to go into the military and now he is in and out of trouble with the law these parents really should when their children have no other options let them go into the military

[@teeteetronda]

@@bronxbutee you show know what to say and it’s so true!!!

[@cwhee6958]

This judge is amazing! I respect him so much, and he respects others! This is a true representative of what the judicial systems should be. Fair to all until given a reason not to.

[@ourlove1449]

The mom Debra Marion said yesterday after Billy Turner's conviction that Jimmie Martin only knew Lorenzen was running like a deer because Jimmie was there too. I agree with her, Jimmie was there too. But unless he was the state's star witness they didnt have a case.

[@liveyourbestsoftlife5705]

He most definitely was there. Sometimes you have to make a deal with devil, because without Jimmie they would've never solved the case or found the gun,or known exactly how this all was planned.

[@bigtttop]

His phone didn’t ping in the area. It was pinging in Batesville. The only phones that pinged in the same area of Lorenzen that night were Sherra and Billy.

[@ourlove1449]

@@bigtttop Exactly. Sherra could've spoken up on Billy's behalf but I'm sure the state didnt want her to. Literally no proof he was there but convicted..smh

[@lovelyqueen8999]

@@ourlove1449 he was there billy and sheers killed that king so now they can sit in a cell and keep that lopsided face she got at the end just ugly locked down

[@Anita_Hanjabb]

This was the judge in my uncles killer murder trial. He was killed in 2008. Judge Lee Coffee, great great judge.

[@tenaleverette123]

The Defense Attorney did a poor Job presenting, and examining the case.

[@brucebanner9664]

This is an awesome Judge.

[@tmoney7487]

I hope Billy didn't pay to be Represented by that Attorney because he sent him up the Creek

[@lifelonglearner4532]

Billy is a career criminal who is the only one responsible for HIS criminal career...

[@tonyautonga]

I think the judge is very kind.

[@rcarter6884]

This defense attorney is the worst. Someone said he was trying to confuse the jury and everyone else listening. Why is he testifying against his cousin anyway? He’s not getting any deal unless he’s protecting himself from being involved or being charged as a co-conspirator in this crime.

[@liveyourbestsoftlife5705]

He was miserable in jail watching sherra run through that money and not sharing with him. He greedy just like her

[@cathyworth4409]

He should’ve spent LESS on a suit and MORE on a defense attorney

[@claytonadney8582]

It brings me great joy when the judge scolds the defense lawyer time and time again!! He's absolutely horrible! If he was my attorney I'd jump off a bridge!! Lol

[@vinceisrael7939]

Mane!! I remembering my time spent in Shelby County Criminal Court . Too many bad times glad im not in your shoes no more billy!

[@lisawilmot1538]

Love this judge, he is the nicest, most polite gentleman i have ever seen.

[@Naomie-nr4jn]

I love the professionalism of the judge

[@laurenp2289]

Is this the first clip of this guys testimony? Or what number

[@jenb6794]

This is the second day he (Jimmie Martin, Sherra’s cousin) has testified. There’s also testimony from yesterday (day 3 of the trial).

[@itsmelili326]

This is defense cross examination from testimony yesterday and I believe this morning as well.

[@tmoney7487]

All of them Need to be in Jail Point blank Period

[@donitasimmons458]

Exactly!!!

[@tinatucker8914]

Jimmy clearly has the defense attorney in a corner. Jimmy is under the defenses skin lol.

[@Dimples411]

I’m seeing all these compliments about the judge and I thought all judges was this way but I guess not. The only time I have been in a court room is for child support & that judge was also nice and courteous.

[@tmoney7487]

He was standing right there while the gate was getting cut

[@bigtruckdriver7791]

I wonder where this dude going to do the rest of his time in jail sitting on the stand snitching

[@lindaarrington9397]

Im a christian Ive read comments making fun of Decan killer. When any Christian sins ,kills whatever they blemish the body of Christ Thats not a building with a name on it. I dont think this man would have become a killer if not for that witch ..the wife. But it hurts those of us that are trying to really love God, and try our best to be his children, to be good people. I hate that this obviously wonderful man had to lose his life. I hurt for his mama and kids and loved ones.

[@jenb6794]

When the defense attorney cross examined Jimmie he (Jimmie) sounds VERY credible/truthful. Uh oh Deacon Billy Ray…

[@itsmelili326]

Agreed! At 35:37 he really checked defense. Who was trying to twist his words around.

[@Mary-bh6dj]

I think Jimmie is being truthful about Billy but I also believe Jimmie was more involved. I believe Jimmie was with them when they murdered Lorenzen. I believe Jimmie talked because he knew Sherra was probably going to pin the murder all on Jimmie. He was already in trouble for murdering his girlfriend. Sherra knew and gave him money towards his attorney. She felt that Jimmie owed her. He was already going to do time for his girlfriend so why not make him take the rap for Lorenzen. Just my opinion after hearing how Sherra was.

[@lindaarrington9397]

@@Mary-bh6dj i completly agree But this guy did way more that hes aaying Thats why hes grinning like a weasel Seems those cousins are just evil all the way around If they think thats so cool then why are they both spending mega years in the pen? Thats where they need to be 4ever

[@Mary-bh6dj]

@Linda. I agree. If you get a chance, search Martha Jean Bownes. She is the girlfriend he murdered. I was able to find the appellant case. Jimmie isn't a saint but he appears to be smart enough not to go down for two murders. So he sang like a bird before they could finger him.

[@timedrain2870]

Yep, the defense made me believe the witness more and seems he desperate to twist him up with double talk. Totally backfired! The lawyer comes off shady.

[@BlocLifeMedia]

I think that Martin guy was shooting too

[@jackiehumphery374]

He is not telling the truth!

[@jamesharden7459]

The boi aint want nuttin to do with that

[@melaniel7121]

Why are there so many comments implying defendant is slow.

[@windellhardison3775]

That hairline 😭😭

[@ja2415]

How do u think this judge would have fit in for OJ SIMPSON?????

[@lashawndavis5366]

Did Jimmie Martin get any time at all

[@jjharris4806]

This man is evil

[@tmoney7487]

Jimmy not doing too much smiling now And how can he sit there smirking about plotting a murder and why wait an entire decade to come forward just for a timecut and still gotta watch over his shoulder while he walks the streets and I can Guarantee once he is released he will be back they always end up back in jail

[@kb5654]

I can’t STAND Jimmie they don’t come any lower

[@mariajacobellis1298]

Greg DORNER is electric shocking me all over.

[@marnicebanks688]

Jimmie told because he didn’t get paid, but he’s lying can’t keep his store straight .

[@Tuscanni]

The prosecution just set there. The defense attorney was taking it all out of context. They should have objected to most all of it. Objected to the form and zero foundation. When, where, what, who, which time,etc.. There was a reason the defense didn't try to refresh his memory but a few times. You notice the few times he did. It showed him twisting the statement. The defense may actually got this jury so confused they want know what to do. Oh Yeah I'm not sure how all that helps his client. Jay is not the one on trial. I get trying to impeach Jay but it doesn't prove his client wouldn't there. Actually Jay was calling Billy's phone from a pay phone in Batesville, MS that night the murder happened. It was verified thru Billy's phone records. So Jay wasn't there. I think the defense is in over his head. He's terrible at cross examinations. The Judge is a real professional and one of the top judges I've seen.

[@rcarter6884]

Very well said. This defense attorney is trying to confuse the Jury, but what other strategy can you use when your client is guilty. At least he tried to defend him cause Public Defenders work with the Prosecutors to help them get convictions, and yes the Judge is a class act…

[@lifelonglearner4532]

The prosecutor doesn't have to say anything...this is his STAR witness ...if Martin didn't talk no one would have known what really happened...all the prosecutor got to do is listen...

[@JC-wi2jz]

Billy be mean mugging Jimmie 😠 Billy is one sharp dresser tho

[@lblayde]

Yea get his family too waste money buying him nice suits for him to never get to wear them again, at least save one to bury him in , because that's probably the next time he gone wear a suit.

[@Tameka731]

How about his lawyer…he’s looking real good!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@Tameka731]

@@lblayde 😮 WOW!!

[@carlgreen2356]

That’s how y’all get fooled by them church folks. LMAO

[@liveyourbestsoftlife5705]

His butt is as big as a females in them suits too. He will be in orange the rest of his pathetic life

[@kenkenbinghampton1034]

I can't believe people are this dumbfounded to the law. Like you must keep the same scenario each time or they will bring it back up. Especially if it's in writing or tape recorded. All of that "I don't know" bs is not going to get him a plea deal 🤷🏿‍♀️.

[@Mackin_since_94]

He was already granted immunity, nothing he said could have hurt him

[@sandragilmore7716]

This is a shame this case took so long to be in court. Why was this ex wife over looked!!! The police did care about this case at all.

[@amandamiller890]

Mr Turner if you paid this defense attorney you wasted your money he was horrible he ask the same questions over and over and over and over again and the sad thing is he don't even ask them in a different way he just keep asking the same questions over and over and over again he is horrible. Where did he get his law degree. He keep trying to confuse the witnesses but it's not working they're sticking to their story. He needs to try another strategy.😂😂😂

[@amandamiller890]

Then all he said through the whole trial remember that remember that 😂😂😂 you sound so ignorant

[@sandragilmore7716]

How did this wife get away with the murder!!!!!!!

[@DreadlocDee]

She didn't. She got 30yrs

[@sandragilmore7716]

She was the one to kill her ex husband and they let her plea deal for 30 years is horrible. She should have been on trail with her co defender . So she did get away with killing him. She should be in jail for life. Period!

[@phyllishayes9874]

I wonder will Sherra have to pay that life insurance money back

[@cathyworth4409]

HOW!!!!!

[@jackiehumphery374]

Much

[@pankyjohnson301]

How can repeat kill a innocent me no rno remorse in their heart

[@ceedee8953]

This attorney is trying to make this witness remember his original lie and the new lie of 2012??? I'm confused.

[@tiffanyfernandez2571]

Exactly

[@melodythom1232]

Does he think his suit will impress . . .murder is a serious crime. . The one who was murdered is not here to represent his self. .to speak up in his own defense

[@tttruckers3173]

So they got to charger his wife with murder she should never get out why the kids trying to get her out i think she will try to killed them for money

[@walkinginobediencewithgod.1824]

Why Claudia isn't been charged with this murder. She played a part in it as well. My younger brother is in jail right now for Conspiracy of murder. He didn't play a part in the murder only thing he did got in the car with them after the murder took place. 🤷🏽‍♀️. Someone, please explain this to me.

[@nadinekeating3255]

Was this case involving your brother in a different state (different from the state this case took place)? I'm not sure which state this case we're watching happened. 🤔 I'm asking because different states have different laws when it comes to accessory to murder, conspiracy, etc. Perhaps Claudia made an immunity deal with the DA? I'm really not sure what's going on with Claudia lol. But, if she's involved, she should have been charged, too.

[@feliciafoster2828]

Claudia signed an immunity deal smh

[@tarajones1152]

@WalkingInObedience ••• THAT'S A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE ⚖ 😳 .... GETTING IN A CAR AFTER IT WAS USED AS A GETAWAY CAR DOES NOT MAKE YOU GUILTY OF ANYTHING . . . . LAWS ARE BOGUS + ARE USED TO FILL PRISON 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠 🧠

[@walkinginobediencewithgod.1824]

@@feliciafoster2828 I didn't know that.

[@walkinginobediencewithgod.1824]

@@nadinekeating3255 yes, it was in the same state.

[@tmoney7487]

He catching him in lies now 🤣🤣🤣Boy sitdown and tell the truth

[@tinatucker8914]

I find him credible enough. He may have been trying to protect his cousin by telling different stories. Defense needs to sit down, I saw no point to his questioning in trying to discredit Jimmy to save Billy. He did it and needs to pay

[@TeeTee-2016]

I don’t see how he’s trying to protect his cousin. He’s only testifying to get time shaven off his own sentence. He still has not been tried for his own murder. He definitely played a role in it but, from the sound of the recording, there were only two shooters.

[@shawngibbons7539]

@@TeeTee-2016 he got 20 years for the murder of his girlfriend

[@TeeTee-2016]

@@shawngibbons7539 Who?

[@shawngibbons7539]

@@TeeTee-2016 jimmy

[@TeeTee-2016]

@@shawngibbons7539 Thanks for that correction.

[@lashawndahuston5481]

Ren took him on trips, and he is on Plotting to help kill him. What a waste of life. Why is his hands so small ?

[@DreadlocDee]

He need to be convicted too. He already a murdered his gf and serving 20yrs for that..

[@tenaleverette123]

I think Jimmy is in Jail for killing his girlfriend

[@rcarter6884]

He is

[@cathyworth4409]

WHAT!!!!🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MrCyberbullying]

A smirking liar.

[@jackiehumphery374]

He look Nervous why is moving so mut in the chair

[@cathyworth4409]

Cause HE KNOWS he’s about to do A WHOLE LOTTA TIME and he’s throwing EVERYBODY under the bus!🙄

[@donnaquattlebaum8475]

This cross is so boring!

[@marnicebanks688]

Jimmie lying