Introducing: Murder at The U

30 For 30 Podcasts by ESPN Radio

Jan 27, 20262:06Sports & Recreation

In 2006, Bryan Pata was a senior defensive tackle for the University of Miami with a bright future ahead of him. The NFL was right around the corner, and he was months away from being able to buy his mom a house. Instead...

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