Clay Morrow was John 'JT' Thomas Teller's best friend and the godfather of his son, Jax. Clay and JT co-founded the Teller-Morrow Auto Service, an automotive repair business, and together initiated the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. Clay was also in a relationship with JT's wife, Gemma, and murdered JT to further this affair and to use the club to run drugs. Despite Clay's betrayal, it is speculated that JT still considered Clay his best friend, as he made him the godfather of his son.
Characteristics | Values |
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Clay's relationship with JT | JT was Clay's best friend |
Clay's reason for killing JT | Clay wanted to use the club to run drugs and he wanted Gemma |
Clay's actions after killing JT | Clay had a hand in JT's death by sabotaging his bike |
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Clay and JT co-founded the Teller-Morrow Auto Service
Clay Morrow and JT (John Thomas Teller) co-founded the Teller-Morrow Auto Service, an automotive repair business. The two had served together in the Vietnam War and, upon returning home, set up the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club with fellow veteran Piney. The founding members capitalised on scarce economic opportunities, running dope and smuggling contraband goods through Northern California.
Clay and JT also took over the automotive repair and garage business, calling it Teller-Morrow Auto Service. Clay's idea, the shop was a cover for the gang's real work, but real people also brought their cars there to be worked on. Clay and JT's business was the hub of the show; without it, the series would have been very different.
Clay killed JT because JT wanted to get the club out of gun-running and take it in a more legitimate, safer direction. Clay's greed wouldn't allow that. Clay also wanted JT's wife, Gemma, and the two began an affair. Clay's reason for murdering JT was, therefore, both financial and personal.
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Clay killed JT because he wanted to use the club to run drugs
Clay Morrow killed JT, Jax's father, because he wanted to use the club to run drugs. Clay was always willing to go to the lowest point to get what he needed. His selfish attitude led him to have his hands in a number of murders, including that of his best friend, JT. Clay had been killing people since before Jax was born and had never shown any remorse for his actions.
Clay wanted to use the club to run drugs and wanted Gemma, JT's wife. JT wanted to get the club out of guns and take it in a more legitimate, safer direction. Clay's greed wouldn't allow that. Clay's reason for murdering JT was because he wanted the club to run drugs and he wanted JT's wife, Gemma. Clay and Gemma were having an affair while she was still married to JT. Clay never tried to kill Jax, perhaps because he had genuine affection for him, or perhaps because he knew that killing Gemma's son would be a step too far for Gemma.
Clay's selfishness and greed led to his downfall. His actions caused Jax to idealise JT and turn against Clay, leading to Clay's eventual death at the hands of Jax.
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Clay also wanted Gemma, JT's wife
Clay Morrow was the best man at John Teller's wedding because they were best friends. Clay and John "J.T." Teller co-founded the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club and the Teller-Morrow Auto Service. Clay also wanted Gemma, J.T.'s wife, and this was one of the reasons why he killed his best friend. Clay and Gemma were having an affair while she was still married to J.T. and, according to Gemma, she gave Clay her blessing to kill J.T.
Clay's selfish attitude and his desire to run drugs through the club led him to murder his best friend. Clay's reason for murdering J.T. was because he wanted to use the club to run drugs and he wanted Gemma. Clay never showed real remorse for any of his actions.
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JT wanted to get the club out of gun-running
JT, or John Teller, was a co-founder of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club. He was a Vietnam veteran who, along with his fellow veterans, founded the club to regain the camaraderie they had in the war. JT was an idealist who believed that the club could walk on another path, without running guns. He foresaw the complications that would result from the club's entry into gun-running and wanted to get the club out of guns and back to a peaceful and legitimate anarchist motorcycle club.
JT wrote a manuscript called "The Life and Death of Sam Crow: How the Sons of Anarchy Lost Their Way", which detailed his views on the club's downfall and his efforts to get them out of gun-running. He also wrote about his unwillingness to change course despite internal opposition. JT's desire to get the club out of gun-running was ultimately not fulfilled during his lifetime, as he was murdered by Clay Morrow, who wanted to continue using the club to run drugs.
However, JT's wishes were eventually carried out by his son, Jax, who became president of the club and successfully got them out of gun-running, although it took several years and resulted in numerous casualties.
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Clay never showed remorse for killing JT
Clay Morrow never showed remorse for killing JT, Jax's father. In fact, Clay was willing to kill anyone who threatened his position in the club, including his own son, Jax. Clay's selfish attitude and lack of discrimination in whom he killed reflected his lack of remorse for taking JT's life. Clay's reason for murdering JT was to further his own interests in running drugs through the club and possessing Gemma, JT's wife. Clay's actions caused many older club members to suspect his involvement in JT's death, but they never had any proof.
Clay's lack of remorse for killing JT is evident in his willingness to resort to violence and manipulation to maintain his power. He sanctioned a hit on Opie that resulted in the death of Donna, and he also killed Piney, a founding member of the club, to cover up his involvement in JT's death. Clay even put a hit on Tara, Jax's wife, and brutally beat Gemma, showing no regard for the well-being of those close to Jax.
Clay's actions caused a strain in his relationship with Jax, who eventually discovered the truth about his father's death. Despite the impact on Jax and the club, Clay never expressed any remorse or attempted to make amends. Instead, he continued to act in his own self-interest, putting the club and its members at risk.
Clay's lack of remorse for killing JT and his subsequent actions demonstrate his ruthless nature and willingness to sacrifice the well-being of others to maintain his power and further his own agenda.
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Frequently asked questions
Clay and JT were close friends, having served together in the Vietnam War. They co-founded the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club and the Teller-Morrow Auto Service.
Yes, Clay betrayed JT by killing him. Clay wanted to use the club to run drugs and he wanted JT's wife, Gemma.
It is unclear if JT knew about Clay and Gemma. However, JT was aware of Clay's desire to run drugs and wanted to get the club out of the drug business.
JT's death had a profound impact on Jax, who discovered his father's journal, 'The Life and Death of Sam Crow: How the Sons of Anarchy Lost Their Way'. This discovery influenced Jax's decisions in the series and shaped his relationship with Clay.