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Death penalty sought for man accused of abducting, killing billionaire jogger
Prosecutors announced that they are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of kidnapping Tennessee mom Eliza Fletcher during an early morning run and killing her.
Ex-prosecutor slams botched rape probe of man accused in Eliza Fletcher's murder
While a separate rape case idled, Henderson allegedly abducted Fletcher while she was out on a jog last month — her corpse was found later.
Eliza Fletcher autopsy report reveals gruesome cause of death
Slain Tennessee mother Eliza Fletcher died from a gunshot wound to the back of the head and blunt force trauma to the head, according to an autopsy report.
Woman allegedly raped by Eliza Fletcher murder suspect sues Memphis
The woman allegedly raped at gunpoint by Eliza Fletcher's suspected murderer is suing Memphis officials for ignoring her case for nearly a year -- insisting they could have saved the...
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Mother of Eliza Fletcher's accused killer defends her son, calls him 'a good person'
The mother of Cleotha Abston, who is accused of kidnapping and killing Tennessee hardware heiress Eliza Fletcher, maintained that her son is a “good person,” and does not believe the...
Eliza Fletcher's alleged killer back in court as his rape accuser blames cops
Alicia Franklin, Cleotha Abston-Henderson's alleged rape victim, accused Memphis police of failing to make her 2021 case a priority, which potentially could have saved Eliza Fletcher's life this month.
Slain Tennessee heiress Eliza Fletcher remembered as 'a light and a joy' at Memphis funeral
The service at the Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis began with a children’s choir who sang, "This Little Light of Mine," one of Eliza Fletcher’s favorite songs.
Man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher hit with 'unrelated' kidnapping and rape charges
Cleotha Abston, who served 20 years in prison for especially aggravated kidnapping in 2000, has been charged with murdering Eliza Fletcher.
Florida jogger fights off attacker days after Eliza Fletcher's killing
A female jogger fought off an attacker who grabbed her on a popular hiking trail near Orlando on Sunday — just days after the kidnapping and murder of another runner...
Eliza Fletcher suspect back in court, held without bond on first-degree murder charges
Kidnapper Cleotha Abston appeared in court Wednesday, getting held without bond on upgraded charges of murdering Tennessee heiress Eliza Fletcher after snatching her from the street.
Video appears to show Eliza Fletcher suspect cleaning car after murder
Newly emerged video reportedly shows Eliza Fletcher's murder suspect spending more than an hour "vigorously" cleaning his SUV soon after the Tennessee heiress was snatched from the street and killed.
How cops were able to locate body of missing heiress Eliza Fletcher
Eliza Fletcher, of Memphis, went missing Friday during her early-morning jog and was discovered by authorities on Monday after a multi-day search.
Family of murdered heiress Eliza Fletcher breaks silence after discovery of body
The family of murdered Memphis heiress Eliza Fletcher said Tuesday they were destroyed by the discovery of her remains and asked people to focus on "how special" the teacher and...
Eliza Fletcher suspect appears in court moments after charges upgraded to first-degree murder
The convicted kidnapper accused of snatching Tennessee heiress Eliza Fletcher appeared in court early Tuesday just moments after his charges were upgraded to first-degree murder.
Cops confirm body found in Memphis is kidnapped heiress Eliza Fletcher
Tennessee police confirmed Tuesday that a body found dumped in Memphis was Eliza Fletcher, the heiress who was violently snatched during an early morning run four days ago.
Uncle of Eliza Fletcher abduction suspect says entire 'family's wacky'
An uncle of the convicted kidnapper now charged with snatching Eliza Fletcher has said his "whole f---ing family's wacky" -- and he's "100% sure" his nephew was involved with snatching...
Inside the billionaire family of kidnapped and slain teacher Eliza Fletcher
Fletcher, who vanished on Friday after being violently abducted during her morning jog, is the heiress of a billion dollar fortune made from a hardware company.