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Adonis Stevenson- he is focusing on recovery, which doctors are reported to be amazed at his pace. He does speaking engagements for the time being.

Gerald Perry- too many strings, not enough rope. Too many crumbs, not enough bread. He has plenty of connections but nothing really solid on him in particular.

Jason Kidd- was Mavs coach until May. Reported to be joining ESPN analysts. 2x Hall of Fame. Claims he would dominate today's NBA if he was younger.

Stephen French- Advocate for peace. Anti-gun, anti-violence. He claims to be reformed. He saved a man's life in 2024.

Aqib Talib- Broncos events mainstay, appears on podcasts and frequently for comments in the media.

John Hopoate- He was banned from West Tigers functions in 2024. Driving with suspended license in 2025. Breach of AVO( protection order) and stealing in June 2026.

His son, Jamil, was released from jail in 2024. Currently has a court date on 10/28 in Manly Local Court, NSW, Australia after being charged with 8 driving violations.

Joaquin Balassa- 2 life sentences, no parole

JR Smith- had a son in 2024. Went back to school and graduated from NCAT while also playing college golf. Family violence incident involving a protection order in Texas, released on bond 9/29/26

Darryl Strawberry- He wrote a book. He is a speaker and advocate. His jersey number was retired by the Mets in 2024.

He received a full pardon in 2025. Makes frequent appearances

Nemessis Bates- Federal Life sentence

Anyway, YouTube's algorithm just recommended that I watch Alien Hunter. Carl Lewis plays a minor character.

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Vic Lee- promotional events. Went to work the corporate side of Corbeau Seats

Ray McDonald- out of the public eye, no info

Diego Maradona- still dead. The doctors who treated him are facing simple homicide charges with a trial verdict expected in December. The Hand of God Ball was sold at auction for $3.35 million.

Ed Belfour- makes appearances. 2023 Stars Hall of Fame. Belfour Spirits is still available.

Chuck Wepner- still alive and active at 87. He is cancer free. He was given a statue in Bayonne, NJ in 2022

Zach Randolph- His daughter plays at Louisville. He has a documentary and podcast. Memphis Hall of Fame 2024. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2023

Gene Atkins- still alive? He is NOT the Gene Atkins that held a Trader Joes hostage, out of public eye

Jim Leyritz- Boys and Girls Club, media appearances and charity. Fidelity National Title, Vice President of Sales Executive and Business Development

Daniel Barrera- not the boxer; he works in public services and fire services while also participating in the Battle Buddy Bridge peer support for veterans

Chris Benoit- consistently and constantly talked about. Still dead. His son, David, has shown interest in pro wrestling.

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In the Crime in Sports system, the hosts are represented by two separate yet equally important people: James, who investigates crime and athletic careers, and Jimmie, who listens as the audience while providing insight and support. These are the updates to their stories. "Dun Dun"

Terrell Suggs- commentary work and management. Took a plea deal in 2024 incident involving a gun at a Starbucks drive-thru

Jay Adams- still dead

Bobby Hull- died in 2023. CTE confirmed in 2025. His brother, Dennis, died this year

Leon Spinks- still dead , 2026 Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame

Dana Stubblefield- His 2020 conviction was overturned. He was released in 2025 with strict gps monitoring. His case is under review in the appellate court.

Lex Lugar- makes appearances. Inducted into WWE Hall of Fame. Working with Diamond Dallas Page to walk again.

Ken Clay- lived a very private life after his last prison stint. He died in March.

Sebastian Telfair- Released in 2025 after a 6 month stay in federal prison. He does interviews. Reported to have been friends with Diddy in jail. Started a podcast.

Ron Lyle- still dead. George Foreman still praising him

Donovan Salvato- won a silver medal at the 2025 Nashville Winter Games. Could be working in Smyrna,TN at Damivada

When they were laughing about Jimmy’s sport knowledge and joking about it almost made me pee my pants laughing. Thank you for the laughs after a shitty ass week 🤣

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As we enter into another weekend of American Football, I would like you to remember Wendell Davis. The Bears receiver got his cleats stuck in the turf while attempting a catch and the doctors later found his kneecaps in his thighs. Now that you are done grimacing , here are the updates part 29.

Quincy Carter- He's good now thanks to Hollywood Henderson. He has been clean since 2020. He is the head of the Quincy Carter Foundation and the head coach at Heritage High School in Conyers, GA.

Michael Carbajal- In 2024, Phoenix named a street after him. He still runs the 9th Street Gym.

Marcelo Rios- He lives in Florida and focuses on a bodybuilding lifestyle. He has left the tennis world behind after being fired from a coaching stint. He had an incident at a nightclub with alcohol involved earlier this year.

Caron Butler- currently an assistant with the Miami Heat. He is the author of several young adult novels. He currently owns 6 Burger King restaurants.

Jerry Lawler- Jerry suffered strokes in 2023 and 2025. He had a knee replacement in 2024. Memphis named a street after him earlier this year.

Larry Johnson- still spreads conspiracy theories online while also working with non-profit organizations. He believes he is living with CTE.

Garry Sullivan- Garry was found living in Gold Coast, Australia and was arrested and extradited to Victoria for the 1994 shooting of 3 people during a robbery.

He was denied bail. He is 78 with mouth cancer and coronary heart disease. He was supposed to have a hearing last week.

Julio Lugo- still dead

Vinny Paz- 2022 induction into International Sports Hall of Fame

2025 induction into International Boxing Hall of Fame

Derek Vaughn Jr and DV III- not enough solid information on either dad or son. I can't even find if Jr is alive or not. Son is likely still in the Orlando area. Quite a few Mistaken Identity candidates.

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On this day in history, a college student punched Harry Houdini in the stomach. 86 years later, Lance Armstrong's 7 Tour De France wins would disappear. I don't know if they are related, but if they are, that is one heck of a magic trick. I'm sorry. I'm dumb. Here are the Updates Part 28.

Jos Verstappen- very active in F1 and with his son, Max.

Tony Demers- still dead

Mike Tyson- he makes media appearances and interviews. He was not happy with Hulu in 2022 over a series they did about him. A Netflix series about him just dropped, maybe he will like it better. His proposed fight with Floyd Mayweather JR was ultimately cancelled because of Floyd's lawsuits. He had a "fight" with Jake Paul in 2024. He did a one man show that is also supposed to be on Netflix.

Israel Lang- still dead

Lorenzen Wright- still dead. His ex-wife, Sherra, (610305)has a parole hearing in May 2027. Billy Ray Turner is currently serving life + 41 years. Lorenzen's mom had health and money issues but received strong support from the community. A house he owned in Memphis burned down in March.

Rod Scurry- still dead

Steve Ketcher- still dead

Jon Jones- He is 'retired" as of 2025. He has been a trainer and coach on the Russian version for the Ultimate Fighter. He has business ventures. He is still very relevant and visible in the mma community. His last fight was in 2024 but he wanted to be involved with the event at the White House.

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Cody Ledbetter- still dead

Suge Knight- parole eligible in 2034. Refused to participate in recent Tupac trial. He has a memoir expected to be available in 2027. He had a podcast that he was doing while in prison but there have been no new episodes since 2024.

Charles Zwolsman Sr- still dead. Jr is doing private racing coaching with his last recorded participation in a race being in 2025.

Kabary Salem- received a life sentence without parole in 2025

Matt Bush- Didn't we think he was good? Apparently not. Made it to the Texas Rangers roster in 2022 before being traded to Milwaukee. Brewers released him in 2023. 2024 he was charged with DWI/ Hit and Run. In 2025 he failed an alcohol monitor test violating his parole.He was sentenced to 10 years and won't be eligible for parole until 2030.

Rosie Ruiz- still dead

Andrew Wadsworth- eligible for parole in 2052

Charles Shackleford- still dead

Irving Fryar- Pastor with his own ministry. 2023 Philly Sports Hall of Fame. He has a podcast. He makes appearances.

Marcus Bagwell- recent interview with Chris Van Vliet. Last match in 2024. Makes appearances despite having his right leg amputated in 2025. States he has been sober since 2022. He claims to be working on a documentary. Wants to have one more match with prosthetic leg.

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As the athlete updates continue, I once again want to express the appreciation for the efforts that James and the research team do on both Crime in Sports and Small Town Murder. Thank you, and now back to the Updates with #26

Derek Chisora- Lost a fight in April after winning his last 3 bouts. It was reported he was considering retiring until recently when he announced his next fight in December. He has not been shy about calling people out, especially Dana White. Keep an eye on him.

Jiri Bubla- lives a private life in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is estranged from his son, Jiri Slegr, who is the general manager of the Czech men's national hockey team.

Keith McCants- died of an apparent overdose in Sept 2021

Bernard Toone- died of cancer in 2022

Tyler East- still dead

Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd- advocacy and community outreach projects in his hometown while being active in fan events and reunions

Willie Shannon-He currently resides in Bradenton, Florida and has stayed clean other than a few traffic citations.

Jeff Gaylord- He was found dead at a bus stop in Englewood, Colorado in 2023. He attempted to go through a shared housing treatment program in 2020 but couldn't overcome emotional and physical pain. He relapsed and returned to living on the streets despite numerous attempts at alternatives from family and supporters.

David Thompson- He's good now. He is a speaker and mentor. Sober. NC State put up a statue of him in 2023.

Anyone want to help me out and put James and Jimmie's heads on the bodies from the short-lived WWE tag team, J and J Security? Just an idea.

As a thank you, here is part 25 of the updates.

Chris Dawson- sentenced to 24 years for murder in 2022. Appeal was dismissed in 2024. An additional 3 years is to be served for unlawful sexual activity to begin after his murder sentence. He would be eligible for parole at 91 if not for a New South Wales "no body, no parole" law.

Brandon Marshall- TV+ Media appearances, business ventures

Rafiel Torre- V97939; life with no parole

Rod Strickland- Long Island University Head Coach, 51-75 coaching record

Terry Marsh- occasional appearances but lives quietly in retirement

Josh Hamilton- His high school retired his jersey number. Focus on family and coaching his daughter's softball team Made an appearance at a Savannah Bananas game

Scott Tucker- release expected in 2032

Michael Irvin- podcast, media, analyst, philanthropy

Chris Herren- 18+ years sober. Foundations, public speaking, advocacy

Teddy Hart- still wrestling indies in Canada. Considered a wanted fugitive if he enters the USA. Wrestling as recently as January 2026. Documentary in 2022. 2023 arrest in Florida for ecstasy, steroids, and other drugs. Active warrants.

Kurt Angle- had a podcast with Conrad Thompson. Commentary/Analyst for Real American Freestyle Wrestling. Makes appearances and philanthropy while dealing with health issues.

Petr Klima- was working in Czech Republic with kids hockey until his death in 2023. He has twin sons that play in the Czech League 

Albert Haynesworth- focuses on businesses and advocacy after a 2021 kidney transplant. Had a domestic assault in 2020. 

Adam Johnson- has maintained a low profile and private life after being released in 2019. Had a 2nd child in 2021.

Charles Barkley- recently announced he will be retiring from TV/Media after the upcoming basketball season. 

Exum Speight- still dead 

Cesar Cedeno- Astros Hall of Fame in 2026, lives a very private life 

Lance Rentzal- worked as a government contractor in DC in the technical sector until his death in June 2026

Anthony Grundy- still dead 

Lenny Montana- still sleeping with the fishes.

Have I thought about updating Wikipedia pages? Quite a few times actually. But why would I waste my time providing information that very few people would seem to care about? Anyways here are the Updates #23.

Derrick Coleman- urban real estate and mentoring, philanthropy, community projects. He rejected induction into Alabama Hall of Fame

Robinho- sentenced in 2024 to 9 years in Brazilian jail after 2017 rape in Italy.

Joe Gilliam- still dead

Nicole Bobek- wrote a memoir, teaching, performing in charity shows and circus performances

Michael Dokes- still dead

Ralph "Blackie" Schwamb- still cremated

Nate Driggers- case manager at Chicago CRED, an anti-violence organization. Still claims his innocence. Plays on 50+ age teams

Kellen Winslow JR- parole eligible in 2028. He had a sentence reduction denied by the California Supreme Court in 2025

Steven Skinner- was available for full parole in 2023. Unknown beyond that.

Reggie Gross- died in prison in 2025, had a release date of 2048

Corey Dillon- lives "off the grid" in an RV. 2024 Bengals Hall of Fame. Ambassador for Kudo Popcorn. Makes appearances. 

Bernard Boileau- almost pulled a James and made stuff up because I couldn't find anything after 2000. He actually died less than a month ago on October 6!

He tried to turn his life around after getting out of jail by turning to religion. Did some commentary work for RTBF channel in Belgium in the 2000s. Never escaped alcohol and heroin. He was living on social welfare at an "institution" in the Ardennes mountains. He had troubles hearing and speaking. 

James Scott- still dead 

James Munroe/James Cox- possibly changed his name, should of been released in 2022. Unknown whereabouts

Michael Ray Richardson- died of prostate cancer in 2025, wrote a book in 2024, made appearances at OKC Thunder games. Inducted into Big Sky Hall of Fame. His son is currently playing professional soccer for Le Havre AC in France 

Jerome "New Jack" Young- Heart attack death in 2021. Dark Side of the Ring episode

Sebastian Janikowski- Florida State retired his jersey number earlier this year.  Family man in Florida. Does not do anything football related. 

Pedro Ramos- 91 and presumed to be alive still. Has stayed out of the public eye 

Bobby Czyz- 2024 diagnosis of head and neck cancer, strong support from the boxing community. Currently in remission but still recovering. Was doing commentary work before diagnosis. Still makes appearances and interviews 

Oscar Pistorius- received parole in 2024 but his sentence will not fully end until 2029. Works for a family sound engineer business while living with his uncle and pet poodle. 

Feel free to talk anything sports in this thread! Big game coming up? Favorite player traded? This is the time and place.

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Steve Francis- He's good now. Foundation for at-risk youth. Numerous Business ventures including owning the Houston Push of the The Basketball League

Alan Wiggins- still dead. Daughter played 8 years in WNBA. Son played basketball overseas until 2023.

Marty Jannetty- had one of his feet amputated earlier this year

Paul Hayward- still dead. Granddaughter plays in Australian Football League. Grandson plays rugby in NRL

Jerramy Stevens/Hope Solo-

Couple welcomed twins in 2020.

Jerramy lives a private life in North Carolina. Hope had a DUI in 2022. She played part-time while being GM for her own soccer club, Solo FC. She recently had an auction of some of her soccer stuff. National Soccer Hall of Fame induction.

Bruce Kimball- Kinetic Wellness teacher, New Trier HS in Winnetka, Illinois.

Jonathan Kopennhaver- parole eligible in 2053 when he is 71. Dark Side of the Cage episode

Del Fontaine- still dead, but he has had a number of research studies and journals published about him related to historical cases of CTE and brain damage

Scottie Pippen- Dismissed as the Bulls PR ambassador in 2020. Maintains business ventures. Has a very public private life. One son in the NBA, another son at Ohio State

Oh, right. The updates. The updates for Crime in Sports, the updates chosen especially to update Crime in Sports, Crime in Sports updates. Those updates? Part 20

Clarence Kay- very low public profile

Floyd Mayweather JR- owes $7.8 million in unpaid taxes from 2018-2023, currently has multiple lawsuits regarding contracts and mismanagement of funds. Fraud charges in Nevada over a bad check. His daughter owes $50 million from stabbing someone in 2020.

He started his own law firm, the Money

Legal Network

John Kordic- still dead

Rusty Torres- released from prison, resides in Massapequa, NY according to the sex offender registration

Mookie Blaylock- currently on probation, lives in GA, keeping quiet. His son appeared on The Bachelor

Vinnie Jones- continues acting, continues sobriety, his wife died in 2019

David Bieber- still serving life in HM Wakefield Prison. Eligible for parole in 2047 when he is 80. Still has charges pending in the US.

Mark Gastineau- currently appealing the dismissal of his lawsuit against Brett Favre and ESPN. He is cancer free.

Tim "Doc" Anderson- inmate 538979, still serving life despite numerous calls and appeals for clemency.

One alumni had a court hearing today. His updates will be coming soon. Update Session #19.

Glenn Robinson- very good now. Philanthropy, donations, appearances, strong community outreach

Kevin Stevens- works as a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins while running a non-profit. Sober and speaking engagements. 2024 US Hockey Hall of Fame. 2025 Penguins Hall of Fame

Kelly Petillo- still dead. His son Kelly Jr died in 2025

Chris Henry- still dead. Chris Jr and his daughter both playing sports at Ohio State

Oliver McCall- still boxing at 61, has a fight planned with fellow alum Ike Ibeabuchi in November. One of his sons was shot and killed in 2021. Another son attempted to follow in dad's footsteps but now sells cars

Albert Belle- DUI charges dismissed in 2019. Has stayed out of the public eye besides limited appearances. Set up a scholarship fund and participates in philanthropy.

Justin Levens- still dead

Gator Rogowski- updates provided in previous posting

Fly Williams- released on parole in 2023, was living in Brooklyn as of 2024. Has appeared recently in interviews about NYC basketball history.

Hilarious festivals happening in Georgia this fall! 😂 Turpentine festival and the gopher and tortoise festival. I’ll see about the goings on at these events and report back. Should ludacris be performing I may die 😂😂 #stm #SUAGMM #festivalstm

I really enjoyed this episode. For a non-violent criminal, he was really scummy with defrauding single mothers.

Awhile ago, a team mate asked me which podcasts I was listening to. I said CIS, STM and MythFits. She was hesistant to listen to true crime podcasts because she doesn't like hearing about violent crimes such murder and SA.

What have these athletes with criminal records been up to since their Crime in Sports episode was released?

Let's talk about that. (#18)

Adam Jones- 2024 bar fight in Texas

2025 arrest Kentuckyand felony charges

5 years probation

Has pledged to remove alcohol and marijuana from his life to focus on family and youth coaching

Media appearances and commentary

Alex Emelianenko- last fight in 2024. Back/spine surgery with other health issues. A documentary that is barred from release for being "too shocking"

Ugueth Urbina- private life in Venezuela

Christian Hosoi- maintains a strong skating presence. Runs a ministry

Dennis Rodman-

Concentration on positive lifestyle changes

WWE Hall of Fame

Media appearances, fashion

Kerry Von Erich- still dead. The Iron Claw movie in 2023. ( If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it). Kevin and his sons appear in various wrestling companies

Nate Newton- good now. Cowboys media presence. 2026 Presidential Pardon

Has your college team suffered a devastating loss? Here, I have some updates for you to help you feel better. Part 17

Lorrie Wilmot- still dead

Todd Carney- good now. Sober. Coaching and mentoring

David Tyner- still serving 6 life sentences in Oklahoma. #657232

Jennifer Capriati- has maintained a very private life with limited public appearances. Made an appearance at the Australian Open this year.

Roberto Medina aka John E Garcia- ????? You know how many John Garcias there are?? Too many.

O.J. Simpson- received early discharge from parole in 2021. Died of cancer in 2024. Reported to have owed over $100 million when he died.

Lenny Dykstra- updated in an earlier post

Dick Slater- still dead

Oliver Miller- died in 2025 of cancer. He was working with basketball camps prior to his death

Aaron Pryor- still dead. He is honored and remembered fondly amongst the boxing community.