//Man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan’s father granted parole

Man convicted in murder of Michael Jordan’s father granted parole

Larry Demery, one of two men convicted of killing Michael Jordan’s father, James, has been granted parole. Investigators said Demery shot James Jordan early on the morning of July 23, 1993, along U.S. 74 near Lumberton, and asked for Green’s help with disposing of the body. James Jordan’s body was found 11 days later in a South Carolina swamp and identified with dental records. The