District Attorney General: “... in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might have seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger.” Locals react to Fletcher case with sympathy, calls for justiceRelated stories:
The body found in South Memphis on Labor Day has been identified as missing jogger Eliza Fletcher, police said Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Though it includes 10 judges and 10 divisions, Shelby County’s criminal court system had only tried 32 cases by August of this year — and there’s a backlog of 465 pending trials.
Memphis police confirmed the discovery but did not identify the body of missing Memphis woman Eliza Fletcher. Here’s what we know about Eliza Fletcher New unrelated charges filed against Eliza Fletcher’s alleged kidnapperRelated stories:
The new charges don’t appear connected to the Fletcher disappearance. They are related to a theft that occurred Thursday, Sept. 1 at a Malco Theater on North Germantown Parkway.
Schoolteacher Eliza Fletcher was abducted during a daily run as she was passing the University of Memphis at Central Avenue and Zach H. Curlin Street.
A man detained after wrecking a car Saturday now faces kidnapping charges in the abduction of Eliza ‘Liza’ Fletcher. He previously pleaded guilty to kidnapping in 2001 and served more than 20 years in jail. Law enforcement teams comb area around Pine Hill Park Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; Family releases statementRelated stories:
Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel combed the South Memphis park Sunday, then went to an area next to Memphis Boat Center. Suspect in Fletcher abduction was acting ‘very strange’ according to affidavit Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statementRelated articles:
“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.” TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in MemphisRelated stories:
There have been 68 reported kidnappings or abductions in Memphis this year, although actual incidents are much lower than the reported number.
Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.
Keyon Moore, Zancarrion Johnson and Kayvus Jones have been charged in connection with the shooting.
Mulroy, a Democrat, defeated incumbent Republican Dist. Atty. Gen. Amy Weirich in the Aug. 4 general election.
Native Memphian Aftan Strong will lead the group of judges that will hear cases on a daily basis in the court.
The shooting occurred at the corner of Horn Lake Road and Horn Lake Cove in Southwest Memphis.
Bolton was scheduled to perform at the Halloran Centre Saturday, Sept. 3, alongside Charisse and Courtney Little. A spokesperson for the theater group said the promoter hosting the event notified them Monday, Aug. 29, that Bolton’s performance has been canceled.
The city filed in Federal Court this past month following two elevated walkways collapsing and a fire that burned the apartment leasing office to the ground.
In two of the incidents, officers were struck or nearly struck by the suspects’ vehicles. In the third incident, an officer was hit in the chest by gunfire but was protected by his bulletproof vest.
His parole hearing was Aug. 10 at Hardeman County Correctional Center in Whiteville, Tenn. The hearing officer recommended denial of parole based on the seriousness of the offense.
After negotiations with organizations, Shelby County government has created two major changes to the bail system.
Sugarmon, who unseated Dan Michael in the Aug. 4 election, is the first African American to be elected as Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge. He will take office Sept. 1.
Mulroy is looking to fill 12 vacancies in the District Attorney’s office as he expects some employees and prosecutors to leave, including a few resignations that had already been planned.
Once the more than 80 cameras and docking stations arrive, Germantown police officers will undergo special training.
During an emergency meeting Monday evening in response to the area’s recent violent crime, leaders announced a new Raleigh Community Action Plan.
A warrant was issued for Tifanee Wright by the Memphis Police Department Aug. 16. She was wanted for second-degree murder in connection with Nelson’s death.