She Called Her NBA Boyfriend for Help… Then Took His Killer’s Side

On May 9, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, former NBA player Adreian Payne showed up to help his girlfriend’s best friend, Tatiana Mesa, after a late-night call for help. Minutes later, he was shot and killed by her fiancé, Lawrence Dority. But what shocked many wasn’t just the shooting — it was what happened after… when the same woman whose call brought him there stood in court asking for mercy for the man who pulled the trigger. Disclaimer: This video discusses real events involving violence. Viewer discretion is advised. 0:00 Chaos at the Scene 1:10 The Call That Started It All 3:05 Who Was Adreian Payne? 9:40 From Tragedy to the NBA 16:20 The Relationship That Led to That Night 22:45 The 1:04 AM Text 27:30 What Really Happened in the Driveway 34:15 Self-Defense or a Choice? 40:20 The Trial & What Didn’t Add Up 46:10 Verdict, Sentencing & Aftermath