Rae Carruth: An investigation into the murder of ex-NFL star’s pregnant girlfriend
On the eve of former NFL player Rae Carruth’s release from prison for conspiring to murder his pregnant girlfriend, Cherica Adams, this year-long investigation reveals the true story of the crime that shocked the sports world.
About the series
For the past 21 years, Scott Fowler has covered every twist and turn of Rae Carruth's time in North Carolina, beginning with the wide receiver being drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 1997. For the past year, Fowler has conducted dozens of exclusive interviews with the families, friends, lawyers, investigators, and even the killer behind the most notorious crime in Charlotte history.
This series is presented in partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, NO MORE, Safe Alliance and the Children’s Defense Fund.
This story was originally published October 11, 2018 at 12:05 AM.