Man pleads guilty to murder 2 decades after death of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Summary
A man named Jay Bryant pleaded guilty to murder for his role in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC’s DJ Jam Master Jay. Bryant admitted he helped others enter the recording studio where the rapper was shot but did not name who else was involved.Key Facts
- Jam Master Jay (real name Jam Master Jay Mizell) was shot and killed in 2002 inside his recording studio in Queens, New York.
- Jay Bryant, 52 years old, pleaded guilty to murder after initially denying involvement.
- Bryant said he helped two others, Karl Jordan Jr and Ronald Washington, enter the building to ambush Jam Master Jay.
- Jordan and Washington were convicted in 2024, but Jordan’s conviction was later overturned due to lack of proof about motive.
- Prosecutors said the killing was related to a drug deal worth around $200,000 and motivated by greed and revenge.
- Bryant faces 15 to 20 years in prison, also related to other drug and gun charges.
- The case remained unsolved for about 20 years before charges were filed.
- Jam Master Jay was part of Run-DMC, a famous 1980s hip-hop group that ended after his death.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.