Memphis police identify body of abducted jogger
2 years, 4 months ago

Memphis police identify body of abducted jogger

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police in Tennessee said Tuesday that a body found during an exhaustive search lasting more than three days is a woman who was abducted and forced into an SUV during an early morning jog near the University of Memphis. Memphis police said on Twitter that investigators identified the body of Eliza Fletcher, 34, a school teacher and granddaughter of a prominent Memphis businessman. Abston will now also be facing a charges of first-degree murder and first-degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping, Memphis police said in a tweet Tuesday morning. A large police presence was reported in the area where authorities reported finding the body just after 5 p.m. Memphis police had searched several locations with dogs, ATVs and a helicopter throughout the long weekend.

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A trial date has been set for a man charged in the kidnapping, killing of a Memphis school teacher
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A trial date has been set for a man charged in the kidnapping, killing of a Memphis school teacher

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge on Monday set a trial date for a man charged in the kidnapping and killing of a school teacher while she was on an early morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. Shelby County Judge Lee Coffee set Cleotha Abston’s trial on first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and other charges for Feb. 10, court records showed. Abston …

Memphis man gets 80 years in prison for raping a woman a year before jogger’s killing
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Memphis man gets 80 years in prison for raping a woman a year before jogger’s killing

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee man was sentenced to 80 years in prison Friday for raping a woman a year before he was charged with kidnapping and killing a school teacher who was on an early morning run. Prosecutor Paul Hagerman said Abston received what is “effectively a life sentence.” Ganguli said he plans to appeal the conviction and he …

Eliza Fletcher autopsy reveals brutal cause of death in Memphis kidnapping
2 years, 3 months ago

Eliza Fletcher autopsy reveals brutal cause of death in Memphis kidnapping

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The autopsy report of …

Autopsy says Tennessee teacher died of gunshot wound to head
2 years, 3 months ago

Autopsy says Tennessee teacher died of gunshot wound to head

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee kindergarten teacher who police said was kidnapped during a pre-dawn run and then killed earlier this month died from a gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy report released Thursday showed. Eliza Fletcher, 34, had a gunshot wound in the back of the head and also had blunt-force injuries to her right leg and jaw …

Memphis police ID body of abducted jogger Eliza Fletcher
2 years, 4 months ago

Memphis police ID body of abducted jogger Eliza Fletcher

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee said Tuesday they had found the body of a Memphis woman abducted during a pre-dawn run, confirming fears that Eliza Fletcher was killed after she was forced into an SUV on Friday morning. A police affidavit said officers noticed vehicle tracks next to the duplex’s driveway, and they “smelled an odor of decay.” Purple …

Kidnapping victim believed Cleotha Abston was going to kill him – two decades before Eliza Fletcher’s murder
2 years, 4 months ago

Kidnapping victim believed Cleotha Abston was going to kill him – two decades before Eliza Fletcher’s murder

The Independent  

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Police ID Body Of Missing Jogger Eliza Fletcher, Charge Suspect With Murder
2 years, 4 months ago

Police ID Body Of Missing Jogger Eliza Fletcher, Charge Suspect With Murder

Huff Post  

Eliza Fletcher, 34, was last seen Sept. 2. Memphis Police Department via AP MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee said Tuesday that a body found during an exhaustive search lasting more than three days is a woman who was abducted and forced into an SUV during an early morning jog near the University of Memphis. Memphis police said on Twitter …

Man charged in jogger abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000
2 years, 4 months ago

Man charged in jogger abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man charged with kidnapping a Tennessee woman jogging near the University of Memphis last week spent 20 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping. Marshals arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Eliza Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit. Durand …

Man Charged In Jogger Abduction Kidnapped Attorney In 2000
2 years, 4 months ago

Man Charged In Jogger Abduction Kidnapped Attorney In 2000

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The man charged with kidnapping a Tennessee woman jogging near the University of Memphis last week spent 20 years behind bars for a previous kidnapping. Marshals arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Eliza Fletcher was last seen, according to an …

Body found in Memphis is that of abducted teacher and a suspect is being charged with murder, police say
2 years, 4 months ago

Body found in Memphis is that of abducted teacher and a suspect is being charged with murder, police say

CNN  

CNN — A body found this week in Memphis is that of a teacher who was abducted there while jogging last week, and a suspect is being charged with murder, police said Tuesday. A suspect arrested over the weekend, Cleotha Abston, 38, will be arraigned Wednesday on charges including first-degree murder – adding to kidnapping and other charges he already …

Man charged in jogger abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000
2 years, 4 months ago

Man charged in jogger abduction kidnapped attorney in 2000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The man charged with kidnapping …

Memphis police: Man charged with kidnapping missing jogger
2 years, 4 months ago

Memphis police: Man charged with kidnapping missing jogger

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man has been charged with kidnapping in the disappearance of a Tennessee woman who was out jogging last week when she was accosted and forced into an SUV, police said Sunday. While Eliza Fletcher has not been found, Memphis police said in an arrest affidavit they have evidence that leads them to believe she was seriously …

Memphis police find unidentified body 3 days after a teacher was violently abducted
2 years, 4 months ago

Memphis police find unidentified body 3 days after a teacher was violently abducted

CNN  

CNN — Memphis police found an unidentified body Monday about 20 minutes from where teacher Eliza “Liza” Fletcher was violently abducted three days ago, according to a tweet from the police department. Missing Teacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher Memphis Police Dept The affidavit stated police found “physical evidence that she suffered serious injury.” Cleotha Abston, 38, was arrested Saturday after police …

Man charged in kidnapping of Tennessee teacher who went missing while jogging
2 years, 4 months ago

Man charged in kidnapping of Tennessee teacher who went missing while jogging

The Independent  

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A suspect has been charged in the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, but the Memphis teacher remains missing, police say
2 years, 4 months ago

A suspect has been charged in the abduction of Eliza Fletcher, but the Memphis teacher remains missing, police say

CNN  

Editor’s Note : Cleotha Abston pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. DNA recovered from a pair of sandals found near where authorities believe Fletcher was abducted helped investigators in Memphis identify and arrest Abston in connection with Fletcher’s disappearance, according to the affidavit. …

$50,000 reward for information on abducted Memphis jogger
2 years, 4 months ago

$50,000 reward for information on abducted Memphis jogger

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The family of a Tennessee woman who police said was abducted and forced into a vehicle while she was jogging near the University of Memphis campus has offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case. Eliza Fletcher, 34, was last seen about 4:20 a.m. Friday, Memphis police have said. Fletcher was reported missing when she did …

Memphis police are looking for a schoolteacher who was abducted while out for an early morning jog
2 years, 4 months ago

Memphis police are looking for a schoolteacher who was abducted while out for an early morning jog

CNN  

CNN — Memphis police are searching for a schoolteacher they say was abducted while she was out on a jog Friday morning. Eliza “Liza” Fletcher, 34, was jogging around 4:30 a.m. when an unidentified person approached her, police said. Memphis police released a photo of this mid-size dark SUV they said was used in the abduction of teacher Eliza "Liza" …

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