Eliza Fletcher’s family break silence on ‘senseless’ killing of Memphis heiress

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 Eliza Fletcher’s family members have broken their silence over the “senseless” killing of the Memphis business heiress, after her body was discovered in the tall grass behind a vacant property south of the city. “We hope that everyone, including media representatives, understand the need for the family to grieve in privacy without outside intrusion during this painful time.” Ms Fletcher’s body was discovered on Monday afternoon in long grass behind a vacant apartment on the 1600 block of Victor in south Memphis – more than 48 hours on from her violent abduction. Abston, who served 19 years for a separate kidnapping, had been spotted by multiple witnesses cleaning his vehicle and clothes at his brother’s home in the hours after Ms Fletcher was snatched from the street early on Friday morning, according to the affidavit. open image in gallery Eliza Fletcher’s family in a video statement on Saturday where they pleaded for her safe return He appeared in court in Shelby County on the kidnapping charges on Tuesday morning.