WATCH CHANNEL 9 SPECIAL: Former Panther Rae Carruth set to be released from prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 19 years after orchestrating the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, former Panther Rae Carruth is being released from prison.

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In 2001, Carruth was found guilty of conspiring to murder his then-girlfriend, Cherica Adams, who was pregnant with his child.

WATCH CHANNEL 9'S PRIMETIME SPECIAL: 

• LIFE AFTER DEATH: Rae Carruth and The Son Who Survived, the investigation and the crime
• LIFE AFTER DEATH: Rae Carruth and The Son Who Survived, Chancellor Lee Adams
• LIFE AFTER DEATH: Rae Carruth and the Son Who Survived, the trial
• LIFE AFTER DEATH: Rae Carruth and the Son Who Survived, prison phone call 
• LIFE AFTER DEATH: Rae Carruth and The Son Who Survived, the next chapter

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On Nov. 16, 1999, after leaving a movie theatre in south Charlotte, Carruth stopped his car in front of hers and another car pulled up beside her. The passenger in the other car shot her multiple times.

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Doctors managed to deliver her baby, Chancellor Lee Adams. Cherica later died in the hospital.

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PAST COVERAGE:

• Appeals Court Rejects New Trial For Former Panthers Player Carruth
• Driver In Carruth Murder Case Released From Prison
• RAE CARRUTH IN JAIL: Rae Carruth's attorney shares new details 
• VIDEO: Rae Carruth's attorney releases new details about death of pregnant girlfriend 
• Rae Carruth moved to lighter-security prison in NC
• Carolina Panther Rae Carruth letter
• Ex-Panther Rae Carruth takes back word on pursuing relationship with son
• When Rae Carruth is set free, son he ordered dead may be at prison gates
• Saundra Adams receives special honor for helping domestic violence victims
• Saundra Adams looks forward to Rae Carruth's release from prison
• EXCLUSIVE: Saundra, Chancellor Adams' new mission helps change lives
• Judge to decide if Carruth is eligible for change in custody level
• Ex-NFL player Carruth apologizes for role in shooting death
• Rae Carruth's son to celebrate late mother's birthday
• 15 years later: Rae Carruth's teenage son
• Rae Carruth's son turns 16
• IMAGES: Chancellor Adams, son of Rae Carruth, celebrates birthday
• Former Panther Rae Carruth's son celebrates 17th birthday
• IMAGES: Son of Rae Carruth honored at Monroe High School 
• AGAINST ALL ODDS: Chancellor Lee Adams turns 18 

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