Eliza Fletcher Murder: Memphis police press conference on abduction, death of jogger |

9:20: Cleotha Abston arraignment
1:28:00: Memphis authorities announce new details in Eliza Fletcher press conference
Memphis Police on Tuesday morning identified a body found in South Memphis on Monday as missing 34-year-old mother and teacher Eliza Fletcher.
Additional charges of first-degree murder and murder in perpetration of kidnapping have been added for suspect Cleotha Abston, police said.
The body was found during a search in South Memphis near where police say Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
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[@truthteller0465]

RIP Eliza...You didn't deserve this..he is a monster and he should've NEVER been back on the streets after the first time! I cannot imagine what the family is going through..this is heartbreaking

[@patrickrobertson7979]

Mess with a white woman and the consequences will be harshest!

[@alexl9334]

He shouldn't even be allowed to be on earth. Needs to be put in the same conditions he put that lady in. Im fear for his life. He is an animal, animals react to pain. The only way to get the message through to these animals.

[@patrickrobertson7979]

@@alexl9334 Don't mess with pretty, blond white women!

[@truthteller0465]

@@patrickrobertson7979 WHY are you talking about her color?! Who CARES what color she is?! GTFOH with that garbage

[@louisemurray9282]

Does this mean that this Guy had Form? My God,,Run in Twos, There is Strength in 2! Not Always Guaranteed but A definite Bigger chance to act as a deterrent!

[@reigisaa]

The way that officer is staring at Abston… I fully believe it took everything in him to not beat the living shit out of him.

[@lealovesthesea]

I noticed that.

[@awakenedmystic4637]

The murderer has a long rap sheet. He was charged with SA when he was only 12 years old. I hope this monster gets the death penalty.

[@JjnKxs_tv]

@@xaeaxii7777 I noticed it at about 10:13

[@lisathomas3082]

I peeped that too. But I guess he gotta be watching him hard in case he makes a move

[@KPSoutside]

The system failed this woman big time. She paid with her life. This woman had everything to live for. My heart hurts for her husband, children and family.

[@myay8340]

Sorry but how did the system fail her? The system didn’t tell her to go jogging at 4am

[@ambercristine233]

@@myay8340 ummm... Because he should have NEVER been let out of Prison in the first place!! 😈 Too many cases like this.

[@barneyronnie]

@@myay8340 Why should a person be murdered for jogging before going to WORK? Victim blaming; that crazed animal should have remained behind bars in the zoo. Some people enjoy working out, and I'm one of them.

[@myay8340]

@@ambercristine233 really? He hadn’t committed any murders before so for the type of crimes he committed he served a justified sentence. I know that people like you want life sentence even for stealing a bag of candies but this is not how things work… and don’t get me wrong, I am not justifying or defending the guy… he is a monster… just being tired of people who live on a different planet like you.

[@myay8340]

@@barneyronnie I need to correct my response because I didn’t express myself properly here and what I said didn’t reflect what I think…. Nobody has to be murdered for anything!!!!!. I am an actively working out person too… I would never go out running at 4am. I’ve had a treadmill for 12 years and also have a gym membership. But I would rather not work out at all than leave my home at 4am to run. It takes a little common sense to stay safe whenever it depends on you. So sorry that she had to end like that!

[@roomum9829]

The dude is a monster, he was always going to re-offend. Eliza was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[@afm6665]

No, Eliza was in the right place but at the wrong time. I'm tired of us women not being able to enjoy jogging outside in nature. We have to hole ourselves up because some putrid piece of punk existence thought it'd be a neat thing to do to kill some poor helpless woman out for her morning jog. No, these perps need some SERIOUS time and I'm not talking TV's in the rooms. I'm talking HAAAARRRD time. Give them hard labor. If you touch a woman, you don't get the use of your hands anymore. Period. Tired of the bad guys getting away with literal murder in the streets!

[@chasinghorse4447]

Absolutely

[@myay8340]

I want to stress on the wrong time… 4 am can’t be the right time for jogging.

[@eye_am_selfmade5657]

@@myay8340 I was planning on running at that time because of employment. But decided to buy a treadmill and best investment!!!

[@myay8340]

@@eye_am_selfmade5657 that’s a smart decision! I did the same 12 years ago because I was going back home from work after dark and I was afraid to run alone on the street even though it wasn’t a bad neighborhood where I lived.

[@ninaninapasadena5687]

How awful for her children and family. There is far too much violence perpetrated against women in this world. RIP Eliza

[@seewulf2385]

This worthy was a rapist at 12 and a rap artiste now..Ever listen how they treat women..?

[@frankyhonnolus5528]

But men and women are equal I am sure women can take care of themselves just fine.

[@czarcastic1458]

To many Lilith's in this world -- ADAM

[@14isoldenough]

Does that mean there's the right amount of violence against men then? Or not enough?

[@LorriAnderson]

Not just women... girls, boys & Men it's all tragic

[@ccrbonline1752]

Anywhere men like Cleotha Abston are free to do harm is a dangerous place. This case is exactly why I am a strong supporter of the death penalty. Anything less than the death penalty is an injustice to law abiding citizens.

[@aprilhernandez4840]

💯💯💯💯AGREED

[@seewulf2385]

Taught at the Court Schools and really got Woke..People have no clue who is out there and who Law Enforcement has to deal with. Now they have free rein and the Police are shackled..The summer of love keeps rolling along just like the Mississippi past Memphis.

[@thembindlela9678]

Please don't call him a man, he doesn't qualify,men don't kill innocent women

[@maryannenizio5074]

i agree

[@SS-cd6ie]

Yes but with death penalty comes 1000 appeals, backlog and spending life on death row

[@CrystalBella]

This is heartbreaking to know this lovely woman was living her life and this POS that is running around in society and basically useless kidnapped her and took her life. Why do we have trash on the street? Why is this criminal on the street? Why is he set on BOND? This system is a huge failure.

[@no1fx83]

Democrats

[@TruCrimeQueen]

Agreed and the judge is being very hostile as well. Throw this human piece of garbage under the jail.

[@Christina-71]

This is happening all across the country with liberal DA'S and judges, who refuse to do their damn jobs! It's never them that pays the price for it either!

[@andersoncroydon5281]

Not the system. The husband...wake up folks!

[@patrickrobertson7979]

She is lovely. That's why she was chosen. ;)

[@albertaparish3923]

Look at him. He doesn't have an ounce of empathy for what he's done.

[@tracymarquez6875]

Exactly, he absolutely has zero remorse as many vicious thieves/murderers don’t feel guilt/remorse, and they need severe punishments/lifetime sentences

[@seewulf2385]

rapist at 12....AND.. a rap artiste..enjoy on yo tube.. coincidence..?

[@catsgallery3864]

How do you expect a murderer to have empathy?

[@czarcastic1458]

@@LANDBACKbyANYmeans Nazilensky

[@pareeshaslaughter6798]

@@LANDBACKbyANYmeans right if he did it he definitely isn't sorry about it........I want to rap my head around him getting caught like he really knew to be in that area at that time to take a person. Smh I really believe he was led on by someone to do a JOB. ND it would be investigation to that

[@chloedamone3014]

beautiful work by LE! Swift action! excellent job by all involved. A huge failure of the prison system for ever letting this disgusting animal out of jail...

[@dianedavidson7977]

Rich white girls always get first priority. Research how many adults including children are missing in TN

[@lisawhite3648]

Don't insult animals.He is Evil.

[@babyrenee6537]

TBI is second to none!

[@SS11660]

The laws spell out how long they will serve for crimes. Laws need to change .

[@lealovesthesea]

The prison doesn’t set the sentence.

[@WflaNewsChannel8]

9:20: Cleotha Abston arraignment 1:28:00: Memphis authorities announce new details in Eliza Fletcher press conference

[@lisarobertson9298]

This monster should've NEVER been released from prison. The Justice System is totally screwed up. Apparently, his life was always about getting in trouble. He's not only a killer, he is also a total LOSER! There's a special place in hell for people like him. A life for a life sounds fair. My condolences to Eliza's family. RIP 🙏❤️👼

[@awkwardautistic]

But BLM tho

[@PInk77W1]

They let murderers out every day of the week. Nothing will change

[@elizandropedraza1286]

And from a single mother too.

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Now memphis doesn’t seem To safe for women Especially the blondes 👱‍♀️ it seems

[@doodbits2970]

No prison put it in the ground

[@SheliaRPierre]

😭😭😭 Can’t even go running, minding your own business. Such a senseless, evil crime. Killing this lady for nothing!!! My prayers go out to her family. My heart aches for those children. I hope they will have counseling set up for the family. I hope that man who took her life, spends eternity in prison.

[@lapislazulii141]

She probably noticed him while jogging,but didn’t want to be”racist”by being suspicious of him or avoiding him.

[@SheliaRPierre]

@@lapislazulii141 it’s a possibility, but she may have noticed any one, any race. I can only imagine the fear and her thoughts. And, I can only imagine what her family feels. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I am glad he is behind bars and should stay there Forever!!!!

[@marcellacoblentz8433]

If Tn has the death penalty that is only just end.

[@SheliaRPierre]

@@marcellacoblentz8433 I understand your eye for an eye thinking, but I am glad I don't have to make that decision. I think him being locked up, forever, reliving it, thinking of what he did will be hell behind bars for him. I can understand how others may support death penalty though. And if he was on deathrow, I am sure it would take many years for it to even take place.

[@henriettasmith2618]

@@SheliaRPierre sadly 20 years in lock-up didn’t have an impact on him

[@LisaMarie51968]

When someone commits a crime this heinous, and it’s a fact he did it, it should be instant death!

[@carlinbrumback8931]

My sentiments exactly.

[@camishaffer9322]

So sad if he was still in jail from another crime instead of early release this would not have happened

[@seemorenite]

It's always poor guy he didn't mean to do it dam liberals

[@slisha4940]

@Such Is Life is Kemper Durand her Uncle?

[@So_Sag]

@@slisha4940 I don’t think so I believe he worked at the same attorney’s off as her uncle

[@SS11660]

He would have been out by now. Laws need to change to give longer sentences.

[@coreyjohnson5346]

@Such Is Life omg.. stop lying, it wasn't her uncle. It was someone who worked in the same law office as her uncle. And the fact 3 people liked your post without correcting you shows exactly how lies, and conspiracy theories get started.

[@jimmymay2992]

Claims of Racism is NOT ridiculous… his hate is obvious on social media!

[@txkowgirl9073]

Black supremacy is definitely apparent...won't hear anything about that though

[@VanillasteaGorl]

I hope her billionaire family get some type of revenge for her. Maybe like eye4eye type of deal! Pay the courts a little money and have at him

[@jimmymay2992]

@@txkowgirl9073 absolutely!

[@manuelgaetan]

Wow, the killer has done this before. The judge thought it was a good idea to give killer parole. It's time to hold judges accountable too.

[@bauerj3398]

Wow, you lie. The judge did not grant him parole. He never went before a parole board. He was released after serving 20 out of 24 years, before credits served, which is the law (see Tennessee code 41-21-236).

[@peggyreely8339]

I wish people would stop questioning Eliza running at 430 a.m. This is so common. Predators will get to you 24/7. I just don't like the question bc it suggests she was being careless or blaming her. Even if it isn't meant that way. RIP and prayers Eliza. Prayers to her family.

[@truebluenovocastrian]

Sure, she has the right to run at 430 in the morning, but it doesn’t make it smart. In this world we live in, it actually is careless.

[@pamelascott3383]

@@truebluenovocastrian Amen. I live in Memphis and the area she was running is near a university. Maybe he was looking for students with daddy's credit card to pray on. This area is pretty affluent with not so good neighborhoods border all around which is basically how Memphis is laid out. I live very near a so-called bad neighborhood but have never been a victim here of any crime. None of my children have either.

[@MsMoNeY87]

@@truebluenovocastrian I agree!

[@mookie65]

@@truebluenovocastrian I agree. Wasn't a smart thing to do, jogging by yourself that early in the morning.

[@myay8340]

@@truebluenovocastrian I agree. I’ve had a treadmill for 12 years now and I even don’t run at 4am but during the day.

[@JackTheSkunk]

Extermination not incarceration!!

[@vcliburn]

This guy previously spent close to 20 years in prison for a similar "kidnapping", except that in the prior case the victim apparently was not killed. So practically speaking, prison is the only life this guy is accustomed to...free room & board, medical care, recreation, like-minded comradery, etc. There was nothing for him in the outside world anyway. He's just going back home, plain and simple. What a sad and futile situation this is!

[@Adrian-pp6qy]

Just wait until the kardashians start protesting for this dude's freedom. 3rd time's the charm, right?

[@GlitterGlamGal]

Maybe the only reason the other victim he abducted survived is because he was able to alert someone else to the situation and this filth ran off. Who knows if there are other victims of his, it seems his brazen behaviour and complete lack of any remorse is representative of the fact that this is his character and something he has no reservations in committing.

[@kitgin4504]

The previous kidnapped white male escaped. These are violent hate crimes.

[@sonjaanderson6933]

You nailed it.

[@sheilasmith7779]

An important study would be 1. Determining the recidivism rate of sex offenders. The % and 2. What percentage of those incarcerated for 5 years or more for violent sex offenses where their victim lived, go on to kill victims after release?

[@DawnEdwards6267]

How horrible!!! Why was this man ever let out of prison in the first place? These children will not have their Mother there to care for them ever again because of this psycho path!!! My condolences to the family and rest in peace sweet Eliza.

[@awkwardautistic]

Because he's black

[@awkwardautistic]

@Mister Black 😂

[@kuehnel16]

Pass the rope

[@dstre17]

He did 20 of his 24 and got time off for good behavior because prisons are over crowded. I think he had a sexual addiction and he was rejected many times in days leading up to the attack on her. He was reported to be harassing univ of Memphis cross country team.. but not stopped or reported. And so this is the result of that. He had poor self and impulse control it sounds like.

[@bauerj3398]

Willow Dawn Edwards: he was released from prison because his offense that he was serving time for was not a capital offense. And he was released after 20 years of a 24 year sentence because of sentence credits mandated by Tennessee state code (which are pretty standard across the country).

[@MarshiaArmstrong]

Why do people always go around prying into family and spreading rumors.. Seriously, whatever she/her family did, has nothing to do with this heinous act.

[@awkwardautistic]

Because it very well could have had everything to do with what happened

[@nancymandegari4067]

YES YES YES ...DEATH PENALTY!!!

[@Spacedaisies]

Awkward autistic is absolutely right.

[@LorriAnderson]

This is so sad for the family and the lady that was murdered.

[@glacierglider926]

It just took my breath away. I wish she had made it out alive like I did only bc someone was coming so he stopped choking to run. I honestly felt lucky to be alive when the shock wore off. I am angry people are acting like it's suspicious and say "who randomly rapes a woman at 4am?" Wtf? Often that's exactly what they do. My cousin was pulled off the street like me only she was taken to the Projects and gang-raped all night and it's amazing they didn't kill her but she couldn't tell police what bldg bc it all looks the same . They take advantage of random opportunities but if she jogged like this every morning it's possible he noticed this and it was planned. I just can't take people assuming it was her husband bc no one just rapes a random woman? What imaginary world are these people living in? They have no feeling for a victim bc they only want to support the criminals.

[@polecat4599]

Thank you for pointing this out, I didn't realize it was sad, I totally missed that

[@irisstrickland2765]

# Hey JB I watch you when I can catch you on KZbin and I applaud you for what you do. Right now I’m in tears and I’m so angry about this situation and others. My daughter is a paraplegic because her child’s father shot her 8 times and left her and her friend to die. He did 2 years in prison prior to that for trying to shoot her and my son. I believe he sat in prison plotting to get her. Now they’re trying to give him 25 years. She is so afraid he will get out and finish her off. She’s a paraplegic. When are they going to stop letting these repeat offenders out? When are we going to stop losing our beautiful women because somebody keeps slapping them on the wrist?

[@TheMunchyelena]

I'm so sorry about what he did! You are so right! Enough is enough. To many woman are being hurt, killed,raped. It's sick. These people should never be let out. To many people in prison they let them out to soon to make room! I pray this man will be put away for a very long time so your daughter doesn't have to worry. That's not right! God bless 🙌

[@Sheila612Miller]

That poor girl. I can't imagine the thoughts/feelings your daughter has knowing the man that is spose to love/protect her the most is the one that wants her dead. That's so sad. He needs to be under the prison until he dies .

[@myay8340]

OMG 2 years for attempted murder! This is really outrageous!

[@commiehunter733]

Liberals have started a war against whites

[@laurenhall1070]

That's disgusting, he did this twice to your daughter? Once to her and your son and then again with her friend. Then she got paralyzed from that attack? Did I read that correctly? I would definitely take that piece of shit out!

[@janethutcheson3678]

The pain that her family, students and fellow colleagues must be feeling is great.🙏🏼

[@CONCRETEMAN5581]

@Tina Barnes fat chance. That wind only blows one direction.

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

have your offspring ever been incarcerated?

[@janethutcheson3678]

@@retroonlinemultiplayer9196 Absolutely NOT, and no relatives either!

[@janethutcheson3678]

@Mister Black What world are you living in, what “good boy” are you talking about? He is seen on video abducting this poor woman, wife, mother and teacher. He was seen cleaning his car, washing his clothes. He is a beast to take her life. He learned nothing in prison and came out to repeat his awful deed. Have you no compassion for this woman and her family to make this statement, there was nothing “good” about his actions. I hope he gets the death penalty, he does not deserve to live his life in jail, while she is cold in the grave. Praying for the family.🙏🏼

[@heatherann1560]

Useless scumbag took the life of a beautiful loving young mother that had everything going for her. He should have never been let out of prison he still had 11 more years to serve whoever authorized his release from prison should also be held accountable too many times a criminal is released early and goes on to commit horrendous crimes where innocent people lose their lives. Send love and prayers to Eliza's children and the rest of her family 🙏❤💔😭

[@danielleonetwo]

I agree… whoever made the decision to let the perp out, should also be held accountable.

[@maxburleyson651]

@Mister Black yeah I hope the crown they give him leads to 50,000 volts…I hope he cooks⚡️⚡️

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Kim Kardashian that who .

[@elizandropedraza1286]

@@danielleonetwo Kim Kardashian prison reform especially for black male.

[@hops4284]

George Soros DA. This evil idiot puts these DAs in place who promise to release these murderous thugs who Soros knows will go on to murder more people. That’s what the psychopath wants. Usually blacks kill blacks which is Soros’ end game.

[@Leann68]

I hate thumbing up these kind of cases .. I’m heartsick for Mrs Fletcher and her family.

[@neats5815]

Is that her husband scrubbing his eyes? Rest in Peace Dear Lady. May God bless your Children and Family with Strength.

[@TruCrimeQueen]

Yes,it’s her husband. 😢

[@fondatruelove2330]

So sad he should have never been out of prison to start with if you remember you'll find this the case for decades they get a slap on the hand

[@coreyjohnson5346]

I wouldn't say 24 year prison sentence is a slap on the hand, but sure, whatever makes you feel better.

[@sonjaanderson6933]

Men, does 5 minutes of evil worth your whole life? Does it? Come on, have some self control. This is is ruining the life of everyone’s families. Please, just walk away. This is so sad.

[@carlinbrumback8931]

Tell it Sonja.All us men have to do is go to Betsy Palm,and her 5 sisters.

[@sonjaanderson6933]

@@carlinbrumback8931 who

[@patriciasrebornbabies2786]

I am so sorry this happened to her and her family. The murderer should be put away forever and never let out. And in this case I don't have a problem with the death penalty. I do not like the death penalty but there are exceptions.

[@retroonlinemultiplayer9196]

have your offspring been locked up for anything before?

[@bobbipearcey2059]

I think the exact SAME THING should be done ….IN THE SAME “way” ….TO HIM 🤬😬

[@ejcostin3070]

Exactly, this repeat OFFENDER was allowed to slither among people to find his next victim. His face and body language shows ZERO STRESS OR REMORSE IN THE PICTURES and VIDEOS OF HIM. God protect her children who now have no mother. What is the system doing to protect people here on the outside of prison?

[@mmb1572]

What a disgusting dispictable person. These crimes need to stop. A specific culture sadly seems to dominate these heinous crimes. How can you put a bond on this guy

[@robinlanier6886]

He's a lousy pos 💩!! I hope he gets inmate justice. 💀🪦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@feralLove]

SPECIFIC CULTURE?? 65% of the prison population is WHITE. 2019 FBI CRIME BY RACE REPORT FINDS WHITE MEN ARE ARRESTED TWICE AS MUCH FOR RAPE THEN AFRICAN AMERICANS AND MURDER IS CLOSE TO EQUAL.

[@Rune789]

If I were her family I’d sue the system for letting that pos out early…for good behavior? System is a joke! Prayers for her family ✨🕊✨

[@PInk77W1]

The judge who let him out is at the country club Golfing. He couldn’t be reached for comment

[@coreyjohnson5346]

I really don't understand the problem. He was sentence to 24 years I believe. That's not a slap on the wrist. And most states you have a % of time you have to do. Tennessee you do 85 percent of your time(I believe). 85 percent if you get let out on good behavior. That's not the decision of a judge, that's the Law. He got out early because he had good behavior and did the maximum amount of time he could have done in his sentence. That's no one's fault. Rather we think he should have got out is another story. But we can't just change laws in any case at any time just because we don't like what the person did. If we take his good behavior time away from him, we have to do it for all inmates, even the ones who deserve to get out early for good behavior. The law is the law. You don't like them, change them. Bottom line people need to stop acting like someone let him out early because that's misleading. If you have good behavior you can get out after doing 85 percent of your time. End of story.

[@Rune789]

@@coreyjohnson5346 well it’s simple if he had done his full time she would still be alive

[@bauerj3398]

Rune: you have no basis for a lawsuit. They were following the law. Credits served is codified in Tennessee law (as in virtually every other state). see Tennessee criminal code 41-21-236.

[@PInk77W1]

@@bauerj3398 change the law

[@larrybe2900]

The only positive that can come from this is that the person responsible was found with little delay and she was found so that nature could not act on her body.

[@dejuhvu1793]

I heard rumors that he tried to burn the body. Hope that’s not true

[@daniindie9447]

This is heartbreaking. RIP Eliza. My condolences to Eliza’s family and friends. I’m so angry; when will this stop? Those in charge of law making need to look at all crimes where the perpetrators are released and re-offend. They need to use common sense and completely review the legal system and fix it for the safety of America. Because the way the system is right now, it’s failing everybody and nobody is safe.

[@suemenna3988]

Very 😔 Sending prayers to family and friends💔🙏🙏

[@davidstrohl]

Skipping ahead to Punishment Phase: Chipper shredder, on slow setting, feet first. How does a human do this to another human? Zero empathy. Cold as a dead fish. Speaks volumes.

[@Miamilifestyle1]

What a waste of money. He’s an habitual criminal. Amazes me how a woman can have no shame or loyalty to another and offer to represent him

[@Arty-Zen]

Rats🐀 aren't lawyers, because there are some things even a rat won't do!! 😂😉

[@richardbowers3647]

He only alledgly abducted the alleged victim. And the women lawyer will only get federal Money!!! I'm guessing???

[@Miamilifestyle1]

@@richardbowers3647 Sigh. it’s not about the money

[@Miamilifestyle1]

@@Arty-Zen facts

[@hondamama69]

She's taking on high profile case in hopes of getting herself recognized??

[@williamshepley3923]

Gym isn't safe either. I knew a girl who met a true psycho at gold's gym in Martinsburg WV. He butchered her like a deer. Rip Kathy Sharp

[@TruCrimeQueen]

So sad, I’ve never heard of that case.

[@VanillasteaGorl]

Her poor family!!!! Evil demon. He finally succeeded in his horrendous crimes!! Good job justice system!! 👏👏👏

[@katrinak7394]

Sure the money will keep them warm -- if this woman wasn't part of the white elite -- we wouldn't have even heard about it.

[@dstre17]

For everyone saying it’s careless to run at 4:30 am. Look at other runners who were abducted and killed . They were all abducted during daylight hours. So with that thought process you can’t run anytime of day. How about we put the blame on the person committing the crime.. I am an avid runner.. I have to run alone and early especially in training for a marathon., I have ran where she ran. The problem is not her or the time she choose, but his sexual issues and problems with self control.. let’s call it for what it is!

[@ritacooke3175]

Yes, it's HORRIBLY dangerous in Memphis. As a resident of TN, we realize how very dangerous the streets of Memphis are. The crime stats of Memphis are real and available for most people to see. It must be a rarity for someone to be out on the streets in such a crime filled area? Such a violent crime for such a young mother. Please be aware of your city and their crimes.

[@roringusanda2837]

She was there because she didn't want to be called reecist. 🙄

[@fasteddy7011]

Why the hell are they even talking about Bond. There should be no bond

[@brendaspringfield]

All they revoke the bond.

[@candicebergstrom4490]

In Utah MANY people go running before sunrise, to beat the 100°+ dry desert heat that we experience/endure in the summertime here.

[@P4OE]

Tennessee is one of the worst states in the country in violent crimes , it could be #1 . And Memphis is the worst in that state .

[@truebluenovocastrian]

Doesn’t mean it’s smart. Let’s face it, We do not live in a world that is safe for women and girls.

[@seewulf2385]

Memphis in August on the Mississippi....

[@PK-bh1ww]

Get a tred mill and run inside in AC. No way would I run after dark alone. Too many weirdoes out there waiting to prey on people.

[@shawnni3014]

@@P4OE yes it is

[@janethutcheson3678]

So grieved by this outcome.🙏🏼

[@irisstrickland2765]

# Hey JB sending hugs and condolences to Eliza Fletchers family and others around the world who have lost a loved one to this senseless and preventable violence.

[@katherinechatham9032]

I certainly hope they took away bail offer. He is a violent offender. Do not let him out to kill again!!

[@Miamilifestyle1]

Rape led to this. Not money That’s just a stupid question. He killed her. Never asked for any money.

[@dt-wq7ql]

Who let it out ? They are responsible. Find the people letting these people out of jail. Then put them in jail.

[@bauerj3398]

A lot of ignorance in such a short post. He was let out because 1) the crime he was convicted of is not a capitol crime nor has a sentence of life without parole. 2) he was let out after serving 20 out of 24 years due to credits served (i.e. things like good behavior, continuing education, etc.) and this is THE LAW. Tennessee code 41-21-236. In other words, you want somebody put in jail for following the law.

[@MrTadfortitude]

I have 6 daughters and I would lose my mind if they ever rhought it was a good idea to go jogging alone in the middle of the night. That's insane.

[@awakenedmystic4637]

I'm only 30 minutes in and reading the chat, a few women VICTIM blaming due to she was wearing shorts? WTH is wrong with you people? Gee should every woman who is wearing a bathing suit at the beach or swimming pool, deserve to be SA? Do better people! I thought us as a society has grown up, evolved. Shame on all of you victim blaming! Karma is real. Rest in Power, Eliza! Justice will be served for you sweet lady!

[@keysaysassah]

So sad, she also likely lived in an areas where she felt safe to run early. I take hikes before 6.30 or so and always feel safe, granted I live in a small village outside of the USA but still. A lot of us have literally no other time we can be free to exercise

[@johnalexander4513]

Not safe in America unless you live in a guarded and gated community, even then it’s iffy

[@henriettasmith2618]

@@johnalexander4513 you’re forgetting the MANY Americans who go to and get off work around that time

[@kim_fd8938]

@@henriettasmith2618 not safe running 4 clock in morning

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Memphis has alot of stetcky and bad neighborhoods

[@GAURAV25855ify]

@@kim_fd8938 looks like she jogging in broad daylight

[@LoveThatPhantom]

Why was this guy released from prison in the first place is my question. He shouldn't have been released. If he wasn't released from prison this wouldn't have happened.

[@user-ud5zi5lq6v]

I’m assuming “served time” / make room for worse offenders. ☹️

[@tracymarquez6875]

It could also be that he kidnapped her to ask for a ransom from her billionaire family but she resisted/fought back soo fiercely hard that he ended up killing her

[@babyrenee6537]

doubtful imo.. after wearing slides he left at scene don't think we're dealing w the sharpest bulb in the shed...

[@user-ud5zi5lq6v]

I agree. But the shoes- I don’t think he thought she’d push back! He probably though easy cause she’s little. But yes still not bright!!

[@Faiith1964]

This what I believe ....her fighting made him kill her

[@chrisoliver2]

And I live in Memphis I'm a service driver I'm all over this city from one to the next and we have a major problem with thugs and piece of s**** that are on the streets

[@ejcostin3070]

I read where there have been 220 abductions this year alone!

[@mmb1572]

That is horrible. What is wrong with your town? Get it together.

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Two words catch and release

[@lavendergal2508]

When is this country going to accept the fact that there is no cure a rehabilitation for psychopathy? People that commit these types of crimes are sociopathic or psychopathic and that cannot be cured. I believe that Eliza’s uncle had something to do with this guy’s counselor or trial

[@Skeeters-sweater]

Not all criminals and those that commit murder are psyopathic. It’s actually more rare than you think. Not sure why people need to diagnose actions. There are just bad people out there, they don’t have to be mentally ill to do bad things. Linking all criminality with mental illness does a disservice to those with actual mental illness,

[@seewulf2385]

@@Skeeters-sweater Can't rehab rabies.

[@afm6665]

@@Skeeters-sweater No, but if a man lays their hands on a woman like this, their hands need to be removed surgically from their bodies.

[@GG-ry9vp]

They need to bring back the death penalty in every single state

[@Skeeters-sweater]

@@seewulf2385 what an intelligent response...and we actually did a pretty good job preventing Rabies...considering the rarity. L

[@gr8fuldeb699]

Why was he even let out of jail. This is so uosetting. RIP Eliza

[@bauerj3398]

Because the crime he was serving time for is not a capitol crime. and he was let out 4 years early, because that is the law (credit served, Tennessee code 41-21-236).

[@suzsnnesanders4742]

Is there audio

[@derrellpill2932]

Some people say "Why did he get out?" Not all crimes are life sentences ,he did nearly 20 years, To my understanding, some people just don't mind doing life in prison. You don't want violent criminals out on streets but not every crime is a life sentence crime either. He's one of those guys that will do 50 years and go right back to prison

[@coreyjohnson5346]

It's extremely hard to explain that to some people, and many are thinking on emotions, and not common sense, and logic. Like you said all crimes don't carry a life sentence and we can't just change laws on a whim because what we may or may not like in any given case.

[@lindakitts4304]

Prayers for her family and friends.

[@johnalexander4513]

The person who lent him the car should be charged, and all his defenders, as well!

[@shawnni3014]

Right because they nerver should have let him out in the first place who ever let him out is at fault to this is truly sad

[@sheilasmith7779]

A bridge too far, John. Emotional and reactive.

[@coreyjohnson5346]

You folks should live in a dictatorship somewhere. That's not how a free country works. For all we know maybe she thought he was going to work, or fill out applications throughout the day. You can't punish people for the actions of someone else. She had no way of knowing he would do that. That's exactly why he never went home after the fact and went to his brothers house to clean himself and her car because he clearly didn't want her to know. Stop blaming innocent people. This isn't russia, laws don't work like that and the 13 people who liked your post should be ashamed of themselves. It's all good until them or their family's gets locked up for someone else actions.

[@sheilasmith7779]

@@coreyjohnson5346 I totally agree. It's a lynch mob mentality. Too much emotion and too little reasoning. It's the shotgun affect: Fire at the whole crowd, and someone in there will certainly be guilty. And you're right. These people would be singing a different tune if it was their family. As I've written before, I hope none of them ever serve on a jury. God help us all if they do.

[@sabrinakegley3468]

We are the people of America we will stand together as one of us hurt we all hurt. My deepest condolences.

[@elizandropedraza1286]

these moulinyan they are alone they need to go back to Africa.

[@greenragi7775]

Hello "People in Uniforms" : Any updates on the other 100 kidnappings which happened in Memphis in 2022 ? how many were solved ?

[@buccaneerbeth3452]

Honestly…He doesn’t look like he is at all bothered ….How do people become so evil ….( I know he is “innocent” until proven guilty..blah …blah ..blah “ ..but they must be pretty sure….. When is this violence going to stop …..So sad for her family ….

[@ejcostin3070]

Not a bit stressed in the court room just another day to him....

[@RU-bl3sd]

*Before the pandemic between 2018 to Spring 2020 I lived off Peachtree Rd in a community within Atlanta called Buckhead. I would run alone or with a female friend 3 to 4 times a week when my schedule (5AM) permits. We ran about 5.3 miles in the Phipps Plaza, part of Piedmont Rd, old Disco Krogers to Hermes store on Buckhead Ave we would end with a Venti hot chocolate at the Starbucks. In the winter usually 3 to 4 of us running together. Good times. Scariest moment was a stray cat scaring us.* *Lived a year in London. Now I live in Bennington, Vermont. Run with my spouse in the early morning hours. You never know. Life is so fragile and unpredictable.* *My condolences to Eliza's parents, children, students and other loved ones.* 🤬😥❤ 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

[@janethutcheson3678]

He just needs to spill the beans and say who else is involved. But seeing as he has done this before and served 20 years in prison, he has no heart , I doubt he will say anything. I do hope the husband is not involved or someone in the family wanting her money.

[@seanj5893]

Who else is involved ? What's the matter with you ? Don't say things like this cause people will think you are dumb or something. This animal did it because he's a POS that couldn't get a girlfriend. His neighbors said he was offering females 100 to have sex with him

[@whitevaultgirl]

When a teacher dies, thousands of children mourn a parent. Sarah Eagle

[@cherylwebb8340]

It's important ladies to not go out alone, especially in the wee hours of the day. Dress modestly. You might think you should be able to do what you want when you want. But it doesn't work that way. We live in an evil world. I pray for God s comfort and salvation for this woman's family.

[@brettmitchell8014]

I agree fully. It's also important for men/people to act like civilized and decent human beings along with treating women like the treasures in which they are. Very sad.

[@rosefunk1512]

This guy is a monster! The first he kidnapped was a guy! What this woman was wearing was not the cause🤦🏽‍♀️

[@henriettasmith2618]

Dress modestly?? Is that what you teach your sons? That girls are to blame if boys can’t control themselves?

[@rosefunk1512]

@@henriettasmith2618 oh darlin lots of churches teach that! It’s very very sad!

[@karrielangston4005]

We do live in an evil world. Violent offenders are being released all over the United States as laws are being changed. Bail requirements are currently being essentially dropped in Chicago as we speak. Everyone will have to become more mindful of their surroundings for safety but we can't protect ourselves from every danger. Each of us have risks we are willing to take. It makes me uncomfortable when people blame the victim. Frequently bad things happen because there is evil in our world. We can mourn. But blaming the victim when they did nothing wrong seems shameful.

[@damonthorne1910]

I wouldn't be surprised if besides the two murder charges that he'll have additional charges as also some type of sexual charges depending on what the autopsy/ pathology rulings come back in a couple of weeks.

[@judypylant1570]

Judge? You better see justice!

[@YaNastee]

Please ladies don’t go out alone without protection he is a monster and they are out there lurking. He will get what is coming to him in prison.

[@roringusanda2837]

They'll just kill the guy you're with. Best bet is not to live amongst them.

[@JoeyFTaylor]

For person asking about the attorney’s connection…. Go over to the KZbin channel 10 to Life she explains it in depth. Very interesting and disconcerting. Excellent channel with very detailed information on these cases.

[@julesmisty]

Please don't reference other KZbin channels with no connection to legitimate news sources or Law Enforcement. Someone who talks about fashion trends during the day and "true crime" at night is NOT a legitimate source for verified information. Before you repeat or "report" ANYTHING, make sure it has a legitimate source and is not gossip, rumor or innuendo. That's how misinformation is spread so rampantly online. Want more real info? Go to legit sources like JB at WFLA or police sites like "DutyRon" or "Police off the Cuff" both retired New York cops who ONLY report FACTS, period.

[@rieblogs7859]

One of the two reasons why I left the U.S for north Europe.

[@seneidagiusto3409]

This story rippled thru my soul i have watched a lot of tragedies in my time but this one right here hurt me to my core. There are things i want to say but really cant im sure there are people on here thinking the same thing due to the guidelines. But i pray that they fry him and other things i want him to feel everything he did to her in the worst possible way he doesnt deserve a trial he took this woman from her life i pray that the judge toys with him so bad i hate this man for what he has done to this poor woman fry him like a piece of chicken

[@alicesmith6750]

How tragic! That poor young beautiful woman, killed because of a monster that should've been behind bars and not out amongst the public to commit another heinous act, on another woman victim.

[@reneeinnc3441]

Is there audio on here?

[@judil3294]

Just takes ages to start. Jump forward about 6-8 min. Then I said forget it when I saw how long it was going to take.

[@reneeinnc3441]

@@VoteRedAmerica2024 Yes...I got it..thnx

[@dejuhvu1793]

It is always expected that offenders like this will reoffend. It’s just a matter of WHEN. Knowing that, why are these animals allowed to live in our communities?

[@morbiundich803]

If he will sentenced there ,is there the death row? As a Woman i will not go for a jog or walk in this time of morning .But now she is an angel and will protect her little sweet ones ..

[@joeman6158]

You don't See Percilla Presley or Lisa Presley Living in Memphis Tennessee They Know to Stay away from Memphis Tennessee Yeah.

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Really?

[@cassandrajackson8560]

Pure Evil! 😡

[@Itscandylandxo]

He has the most DEMONIC eyeballs

[@brendaleigh7834]

Will this be charged as a hate crime?

[@albertaparish3923]

No, it won't be charged as a hate crime due to the woke culture.

[@G-S-D]

​@@albertaparish3923 explain woke culture to me.

[@albertaparish3923]

@@G-S-D It took up root among B people in America to describe the racialized violence and discrimination carried out primarily upon blks and people of color. It's really brown people because my skin is brown. This case appears to be a hate crime, also. But it won't be recognized as a hate crime.

[@VanillasteaGorl]

@@albertaparish3923 💯💯 thank you!

[@carola7539]

Should be it has all the indicators of a hate crime

[@PInk77W1]

Easy way to fix this. Judge let’s someone out of prison Judge has to pay for any crimes he commits In the future. Problem solved

[@martinezgregory9254]

Praying for the family.

[@IbelongtoJesus.]

Why is the sound so low?

[@TheCaphayes]

Prayers for Eliza and especially her family she was the victim of a depraved godless character! I

[@engineer6018]

God be with this family. This poor reporter needs to just turn the mic off.

[@mishko520]

What could've happened was that when they nabbed her and bc she wasn't carrying her debit card, she had no way of withdrawing money without raising awareness. The judge in the previous crime had his wallet. I think this man felt there was no escaping the situation since she can identify him so he felt the need to then kill her. His other option was ransom, either way, he's not bright and was going to fail anyway.

[@pamelascott3383]

Yep and its ironic that the lawyer he had kidnapped 20 years ago worked for her grandfathers corporation. He did not know her or who she was but that info is really weird that his two major crimes that is known and both victims were a part of her family's business.

[@roringusanda2837]

@@pamelascott3383 fuq, that is wierd!!

[@Kellz_zignotzag]

$500,000 bond for the first charges. Tomorrow murder charges will be brought, attorneys plan to ask for bond to be revoked.

[@christinamarti4441]

She had means to hire a student that would jog with her just to make a little extra money but most people think this happens to others not tome

[@beccac6812]

This would be avoided if that man wasn’t let out of prison when he shouldn’t have been.

[@sheilasmith7779]

What difference does it make whether it was a planned crime or a crime of opportunity? Will having the answer to this lead to less crime? Will the answer make us more safe? No. Knowing the answer to this is only significant to the prosecution, nothing more.

[@ARTWV]

It’s just not safe to be doing what she was doing.Especially in Memphis. I’ve taught my daughter since a little girl. It’s not right and it sucks but it’s the world we live in

[@karrielangston4005]

She was doing what she loved! I guarantee we all do somethings that are not safe. It might just be the foods we eat. My parents wanted my grandfather to stop riding his horse when I was young. He seemed fine to ride his horse to me. I asked them if they wanted him to sit in a rocking chair until he died. She died living. She wasn't doing hard drugs and running stop signs.

[@ARTWV]

@@karrielangston4005 I understand what your saying but you can still do what you love to do and be safer about it.

[@karrielangston4005]

@@ARTWV We each get to choose for ourselves where that line is don't we? The difference between always being safe, which is impossible, and really living may be the difference in a life of fear or joy. Duration does not equal happiness.

[@ARTWV]

@@karrielangston4005 yeah but you gotta be smart and responsible too. Sure you can say she died doing what she loved but tell that to her kids and husband. There are smarter ways of doing the things that you love.

[@ARTWV]

@Teressa Stuckey (Teressa Casteel) I wasn’t blaming her.It’s horrible what happened to her. Im simply saying there are safer ways of doing things that you love and If that would have been my daughter it would be my fault for not teaching her how to be as safe as possible. Obviously it’s never 100% but I think you get what I’m saying.

[@hillcountry871]

This seriously makes me want to freaking scream!!!! Too much too sad

[@sheilasmith7779]

We, the people better take control of our cities. It's apparent the leaders will not. Catch and release must go. Prosecutors that will not prosecute, must go. Judges that will not follow the law, must go. A civil society is up to us, no one else.

[@YoukiandSukii]

Not even pretense of remorse whatsoever, wtf!

[@jlm3303]

Always good to see what the lives that matter are doing to earn that status.

[@kimroberts7006]

Lumping all people of one race into one negative stereotype is the DEFINITION of racism. Your mom must be proud...and if she is, she's a bigot just like you. Congrats.

[@YanaSpencer]

Judge said all motions to be filed in writing. I think he said "Let's not have oral motions" on the first day.

[@ronclifford3336]

In response to one question asked: Memphis is a city that never sleeps. There are people moving around that town 24/7. The actual executions were halted in TN temporarily due to the drugs used in injections. They still have the Death Penalty. I think they even use other options for carrying out the death penalty, including the firing squad, which was selected not long ago by an inmate? TN is a state you dont really want to be killing people in, you could end up with several murder sentences for one crime?

[@GAURAV25855ify]

Memphis TN is a sketchy city crime infested with drugs gangs dope addicts kidnappers and armed robberies homicide

[@butcharmstrong8275]

Audio is bad.... can not decipher words spoken....blurry-run together.

[@lapislazulii141]

Common victim,common offender

[@DJ-hf1zo]

Yes black man on white woman crime!

[@stocksandslots1556]

Your laughable if you don’t see yt men commit these same crimes. Unless your Asian, you don’t have the audacity to stereotype.