MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active

MURDER AT THE U Episode 5: Open and Active

Author: ESPN February 24, 2026 Duration: 38:33
A dozen years after Bryan’s murder, the Pata family is frustrated. No arrests have been made, and yet the police say the case is far from cold.  Meanwhile, relations between the detectives and our team of ESPN reporters have grown strained. That’s when the team takes matters into their own hands, suing the Miami-Dade police to force the release of unredacted case files.  Next episode coming Thursday, February 26th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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