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Murder at The U

Murder at The U

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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, one night in early November, Bryan was shot dead outside his apartment complex coming home from practice. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, Murder at The U tells the story of the shocking, high-profile murder that rocked the college football world and what happened when a team of ESPN reporters tried to get to the bottom of who killed Pata. Now, a suspect has emerged—who is headed to trial—and he is none other than one of Pata's teammates. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 2/12.Copyright 2026, ESPN. All Rights Reserved. Biographies & Memoirs True Crime
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  • Introducing: Murder at The U

    Introducing: Murder at The U
    Jan 26 2026
    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, one night in early November, Bryan was shot dead outside his apartment complex coming home from practice. From 30 for 30 Podcasts, Murder at The U tells the story of the shocking, high-profile murder investigation that rocked the college football world and what happened when a team of ESPN reporters brought that investigation into the light. Who killed Bryan Pata? Twenty years later, someone is finally on trial. First two episodes drop Thursday, 2/12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Chillin’ with the Canes

    Chillin’ with the Canes
    Feb 12 2026
    In 2006, Bryan Pata – a football star at the University of Miami – was shot and killed outside his apartment. The death of a high-profile player from a major college football program was big news, but it didn’t lead to an arrest. But more than a decade later, the case found its way to a team of ESPN reporters. What they found was an exasperated family desperate for answers, a murder investigation that appeared to be cold (even though the police said it wasn’t), a legendary football program with a wild reputation in a tailspin, and a side to Bryan he didn’t want people to know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • An Execution

    An Execution
    Feb 12 2026
    ESPN Investigative Reporter Paula Lavigne and the team take a closer look at The Miami Hurricanes’ 2006 season, including the events that led to Bryan’s murder. They find a team beset by violence: from a player who was shot by an intruder in the preseason, to a brawl that colored Miami’s performance for the rest of the season. But what, if any, did these events have to do with Bryan’s murder? Next episode coming Tuesday, February 17th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
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