In 2003, Patrick Dennehy, a rising star on Baylor University’s basketball team, vanished without a trace. Weeks later, everyone's worst fears were confirmed - Patrick had been murdered by his teammate, Carlton Dotson, in Waco, Texas. But the tragedy didn’t end there. As investigators worked to uncover the truth behind Patrick’s death, a massive scandal unraveled within Baylor’s basketball program. Disgraced head coach Dave Bliss attempted to cover up illegal financial benefits to players, even going so far as to falsely paint Patrick as a drug dealer to protect himself. The fallout was swift and severe, leading to NCAA sanctions, the resignation of multiple staff members, and a dark stain on Baylor’s athletic reputation.
In this episode, we dive deep into:
✔️ Patrick Dennehy’s promising basketball career and life before his murder
✔️ The shocking details of how Carlton Dotson took his teammate’s life
✔️ The disturbing cover-up orchestrated by Dave Bliss and its impact on Baylor basketball
✔️ The lasting legacy of Patrick Dennehy and the reforms that followed This is a story of betrayal, corruption, and loss—one that shook college athletics to its core.
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