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ESPN today announced “Murder at The U”, the newest installment in its acclaimed 30 for 30 Podcasts series, will premiere early next year. Hosted by ESPN Investigative Reporter Paula Lavigne, including reporting from ESPN’s Dan Arruda and Scott Frankel, the multi-part podcast will unravel the true story behind one of college football’s darkest tragedies — the 2006 murder of University of Miami star Bryan Pata — and the years-long pursuit of truth that followed.

The announcement comes today, November 7, on the 19th anniversary of Pata’s death.

At just 22 years old, Pata was a senior defensive tackle for the Hurricanes and a top NFL prospect — a hometown hero with a seemingly unstoppable future. But one November night, after practice, his life was cut short when he was shot

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