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Jam Master Jay's Killers Found Guilty For 2002 Murder Of The Run-DMC Legend

The two men accused of killing Jam Master Jay—Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington—were reportedly found guilty on all counts for the 2002 murder of the Run-DMC legend. According to ABC News, both defendants are facing a minimum of 20 years to life in prison. The death penalty is also on the table per the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Jam Master Jay was shot and killed inside of his Jamaica, Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002. The two people who were within feet of JMJ when he was shot in the head provided tearful testimonies during the hearing. A second shooting victim, Tony Rincon, testified that Jordan "walked directly to Jay, kin

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