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Where are they now?
Since being sentenced to a 19- to 24-year term for conspiracy to commit murder, former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth has been hit with more bad news. His appeals were rejected, he and his co-defendants were ordered to pay $6 million to Cherica Adams' estate and a judge ruled his son, now 4, cannot be forced to visit him in prison. Find out more about Carruth's fate along with the other key players in the case.
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From the archives: Case background
Jan. 22, 2001: Carruth gets 19 to 24 years
Jan. 22, 2001: Chart: Sentencing guidelines
Jan. 22, 2001: Jurors discuss their decision
Jan. 18, 2001: Carruth spared capital murder, guilty of other charges
Jan. 17, 2001: Deliberations continue
Jan. 17, 2001: Theodry Carruth: "Save Our Sons"
Jan. 16, 2001: Deliberations begin
Jan. 15, 2001: Defense closing: "Where's the evidence?"
Jan. 15, 2001: Prosecutor replays 911 call in closing
Jan. 9, 2001: Mother-daughter conflict concludes testimony
Jan. 8, 2001: Amber Turner e-mails to reporter spark courtroom controversy
Jan. 8, 2001: Defense witnesses say Carruth upset over Adams' death
Jan. 5, 2001: Amber Turner says Carruth forced her into abortion
Jan. 5, 2001: Ex paints Carruth as bad parent, good guy
Jan. 4, 2001: Neighbor: Carruth got violent with me
Jan. 3, 2001: Defense case wrap-up
Jan. 3, 2001: Defense rests without Carruth's testimony
Jan. 2, 2001: Character witnesses sing Carruth's praises
Dec. 21, 2000: Sheriff's deputy says Watkins lied
Dec. 21, 2000: Tears and curses lace Watkins' testimony
Dec. 20, 2000: Whose side is Watkins helping?
Dec. 20, 2000: Watkins admits shooting, but blames Carruth
Dec. 19, 2000: Watkins summoned to court
Dec. 19, 2000 : Memory expert: Adams may have been confused
Dec. 18, 2000: Doctor: Adams' medication affects mind a
Dec. 18, 2000: Carruth's money people say he had plenty
Dec. 15, 2000: Teammates draw colorful portrait of athlete as a young man
Dec. 15, 2000: Defense investigator sees drug deal, not murder plot
Dec. 14, 2000: Triggerman's hearing unfolds on anniversary of Adams' death
Dec. 14, 2000: Panthers officials: Injuries not career-breaking
Dec. 13, 2000: Teammate: Carruth acted normally
Dec. 13, 2000: Player: Carruth excited about impending birth
Dec. 12, 2000: NFL teammates take the stand for the defense
Dec. 12, 2000: Rudolf continues attack on Kennedy's testimony
Dec. 11, 2000: Defense opens with attack on all things state
Dec. 11, 2000: Prosecution banks on power of victim's words
Dec. 7, 2000: FBI agent describes finding fugitive Carruth with pants down
Dec. 7, 2000: Medical experts testify about Adams' fatal injuries
Dec. 6, 2000: Forensic expert Henry Lee takes the stand
Dec. 6, 2000: State's witness: Carruth a loving person
Dec. 5, 2000: Charles Shackleford wraps up testimony
Dec. 4, 2000: Retired NBA star testifies against the former Panther
Nov. 29, 2000: Other woman testifies against Carruth
Nov. 28, 2000: Wheelman faces off with defense during heated cross
Nov. 28, 2000: Michael Kennedy in hotseat
Nov. 27, 2000: Defense grills Kennedy on drug dealing past
Nov. 27, 2000: Testifying without immunity is the right thing to do, Kennedy says
Nov. 22, 2000: Wheelman details shooting
Nov. 21, 2000: Kennedy takes stand, implicates Carruth
Nov. 21, 2000: Man living near crime scene heard Adams blame Carruth
Nov. 20, 2000: Jury hear's victim's 911 tape, notes
Nov. 20, 2000: Attorneys spar in heated openings
Nov. 14, 2000: Jury selection completed
Nov. 7, 2000: Jury selection hits a snag
Nov. 7, 2000: Judge backs state in race debate
Nov. 6, 2000: Last minute leaks support state
Nov. 3, 2000: Teammates mull Carruth's fate
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Former Carolina Panther Rae Carruth faced a capital murder trial for the shooting death of a woman pregnant with his child, but was sentenced to 19 to 23 years after being convicted of lesser charges.
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911 Call Transcript
Transcript of the frantic 911 call Adams made to police just minutes after being shot.
Letter to Amber
In this letter, the jailed football player writes ex-girlfriend Amber Turner outlining what she is to say if pressed by investigators statements Amber Turner claims are lies.
Carruth's Map
On the day before he was arrested, Carruth helped draw this map, illustrating the location where he claims he last saw Adams. He said she was following him in her car down Rea Road when she suddenly pulled alongside him and canceled their plans.
Verdict Sheet
Jurors had to fill out these forms once rendering their decision.
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