Superstar producer, Jam Master Jay, was slain outside of his recording studio in 2002. And for over twenty years his murder had gone unsolved. But on Tuesday his family and loved ones finally got justice. Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington were convicted of murder.
“Two men were convicted of murder Tuesday in the death of Run-DMC star Jam Master Jay, a brazen 2002 shooting in the rap legend’s studio. An anonymous Brooklyn federal jury delivered the verdict in the trial of Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington,” The Huffington Post writes.
“Mizell was gunned down in his studio in front of witnesses on Oct. 30, 2002. Like the slayings of rap icons Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. in the late 1990s, the Mizell case remained open for years. Authorities were deluged with tips, rumors, and theories but struggled to get witnesses to open up.”
Fans React to Jam Master Jay Murder Conviction
Jam Master Jay was one of the stars of the iconic rap group Run DMC. Naturally, even after his death, his fans continued to uplift his name and demand justice for him. Following the verdict fans sounded off on social media.
“D–– only took 22 years but I guess better late than never,” one user said.
“About d–– time. Been too long and it’s so sad to know it was those so close to home man. That’s messed up. I pray the family has the closure they needed & may the power he was resting in multiply,” another user added.
“Only took 22 years to get justice” another added.
Run DMC Star Involved in Drug Ring
Jam Master Jay’s death was one that turned the hip-hop world on its head because of its shocking nature. His death seemingly came out of nowhere. But discovery in the case revealed that the hip-hop pioneer had been involved in a drug ring to cover up his debt.
“According to prosecutors and trial testimony, he racked up debts after the group’s heyday and moonlighted as a cocaine middleman to cover his bills and habitual generosity to friends,” The Huffington Post added.
“Prosecution witnesses testified that in Mizell’s final months, he had a plan to acquire 10 kilograms of cocaine and sell it through Jordan, Washington, and a Baltimore-based dealer. But the Baltimore connection refused to work with Washington, according to testimony. According to prosecutors, Washington and Jordan went after Mizell for the sake of vengeance, greed, and jealousy.”