Closing Arguments Highlight Brutality, Motive in Jam Master Jay Murder Trial

Prosecutors and defense attorneys clash over eyewitness credibility and the influence of memory in the high-profile case.

Prosecution concludes its case against Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington, accused of murdering Jam Master Jay in 2002 over a drug deal.
Eyewitnesses, overcoming fear, identified the accused as the murderers, with one witness recalling the moment before Mizell was shot.
Defense highlights the reliance on aging memories of witnesses, with an expert on memory discussing how post-event information can alter recollections.
Both defendants, facing a minimum of 20 years if convicted, chose not to testify, with their defense focusing on questioning the credibility of eyewitness accounts.
The trial has revealed a complex picture of Jam Master Jay, from his influence in music to his alleged involvement in drug trafficking.