Murder at The U: ESPN's Podcast on the Killing of Bryan Pata

Murder at The U is a true crime podcast from ESPN telling the story of the murder of Bryan Pata, a defensive tackle on the University of Miami football team. In 2006, Pata was shot and killed one evening as he arrived home at his apartment complex after returning from practice.

The podcast is part of the 30 for 30 Podcasts series and follows a team of journalists as they try to determine who was behind the killing. At the time of his death, Pata was a promising player with the prospect of an NFL career ahead of him. The killing is described as a startling case, and it drew considerable attention in the world of college football.

According to the series' own description, a suspect has now emerged and is set to go to trial: a former teammate of Pata's.

Murder at The U is an American production consisting of 12 episodes, released on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 February. The most recent episode is dated 28 July 2026. The podcast can be heard via Apple Podcasts.