Murder Was the Case is the fifth studio album by American rapper Gucci Mane.

It was released on May 5, 2009, through Big Cat Records with distribution via Tommy Boy Entertainment.

Production was handled by DJ Speedy, Zaytoven, Melvin "Mel Man" Breeden and Marlon "Big Cat" Rowe, the latter two also served as executive producers.

The final single was "Runnin' Back", which was released on April 20, 2009.

The album was the subject of controversy between Gucci Mane and Big Cat Records CEO Melvin Rowe, who released the album unofficially.