Cleotha Abston: Everything we know about suspect in kidnapping and murder of Memphis heiress Eliza Fletcher
The IndependentThe 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 Cleotha “Pookie” Abston has been charged with kidnapping and killing Memphis teacher and business heiress Eliza Fletcher, whose body was recovered four days after her abduction. open image in gallery Eliza Fletcher was snatched while jogging in the early hours of Friday morning Footage recovered by police from the day before Ms Fletcher’s disappearance allegedly shows Abston wearing a pair of Champion slide sandals recovered from the scene. open image in gallery Eliza Fletcher was abducted while out jogging in Memphis early on Friday morning After Ms Fletcher was confirmed dead, Abston was hit with new charges of first degree murder and first degree murder in perpetration of kidnapping. open image in gallery Cleotha Abston appears for arraignment in the kidnapping of Eliza Fletcher His brother Mario Abston was arrested on separate charges as part of the police investigation, the Memphis Police Department said on Twitter.
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