Jam Master Jay, real name Jason Mizell, was shot dead in his studio in 2002. Karl Jordan Jr.
and Ronald Washington found guilty of all charges, including murder in connection with drug deals. Washington said after the verdict: "You just killed two innocent people" The murder of Jam Master Jay shocked Run DMC fans worldwide and was considered one of New York's most famous unsolved criminal cases. The band, which also included Joseph "Run" Simmons and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.