
This episode explores the tragic murder of Patrick James Dennehy, a Texas basketball player, and the ensuing scandal involving his teammate Carlton Dotson.
CASE FILE [EPISODE #22] | Buzzer Beater Betrayal THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: The Foul Play • The Ingredients: Texas Bourbon, Smoked Ancho Chili Liqueur, Waco Dr Pepper (plus Dark Cherry Syrup & Fresh Lemon Juice) • The Vibe: Bold, smoky, with a sudden lingering heat under a sweet surface—perfectly reflecting a classic Texas sports scandal built on sweet ambition, betrayal, and a dark cover-up. THE SUBJECT • Name: Patrick James Dennehy • Date of Incident: June 12, 2003 • Location: Waco, Texas • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • June 12, 2003: Patrick Dennehy is shot and killed in a rural gravel pit near Waco by his friend and teammate, Carlton Dotson. • June 19, 2003: Patrick's family officially files a missing person report after his abandoned Chevrolet Tahoe is found with its license plates removed in Virginia. • June 12, 2003: The Last Known Sighting (when Patrick and Carlton were last seen together heading to practice target shooting). EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: [Link to Google Maps - Waco, Texas & Surrounding McLennan County] • The Faces: >Follow @: Instagram , TikTok , Facebook • The "Deep Dive" Source: Game Day Murders (HBOMax) THE RECAP "When winning…
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