Judge Sentences Cleotha Abston to Life in Prison After Guilty Plea
Cleotha Abston, the man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty in Fletcher's death. More
October 28, 2024
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Cleotha Abston
Cleotha Abston, also known as Cleotha Henderson, pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Eliza Fletcher in Memphis on Sept. 2, 2022.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, murder of heiress Eliza Fletcher
Cleotha Abston avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty to kidnapping and murdering middle school teacher Eliza Fletcher. More
October 28, 2024
Change of venue denied in rape trial of suspect in Eliza Fletcher killing
The April rape trial of Cleotha Abston will take place before the murder trial in the Eliza Fletcher case. More
January 5, 2024
Prosecutors seek death penalty for man accused of killing Eliza Fletcher
Cleotha Abston is accused of kidnapping and killing Eliza Fletcher during an early-morning run, whose body was found days later. More
July 6, 2023
Man charged in Tennessee jogger’s death pleads not guilty
At his arraignment on Friday, Cleotha Henderson pleaded not guilty to all charges related to Eliza Fletcher’s death. More
February 6, 2023
Tennessee Rape Kit Backlogs Under Fire
Memphis' backlog of untested rape kits came under fire with Cleotha Henderson's arrest for Eliza Fletcher's murder; his DNA linked to an earlier rape. More
October 3, 2022
Untested rape kits plagued Memphis long before jogger case
The new lawsuit brought by the woman who says she was raped in that attack says Memphis police could have prevented Eliza Fletcher’s death if... More
October 3, 2022
Autopsy says Tennessee teacher died of gunshot wound to head
Autopsy shows Tennessee kindergarten teacher Eliza Fletcher, who was kidnapped during a pre-dawn run, died from a gunshot wound to the head. More
September 29, 2022
Eliza Fletcher Killing: Suspect Charged in Earlier Case
Cleotha Henderson was rebooked on charges of aggravated rape, especially aggravated kidnapping and unlawful carrying of a weapon. More
September 13, 2022
Man accused in jogger’s death faces charges in earlier case
The indictment came days after Cleotha Henderson’s arrest in the death of Eliza Fletcher, a mother of two and a kindergarten teacher. More
September 12, 2022
Hundreds Gather to Finish Eliza Fletcher’s Run
Hundreds of runners in Memphis, and thousands across the nation, gathered early Friday morning to "finish Eliza Fletcher's run." More
September 9, 2022
Thousands of runners rally around US to ‘Finish Eliza’s Run’
Thousands of people in cities across the U.S. finished Eliza Fletcher's run Friday morning, a week after she was kidnapped and killed. More
September 9, 2022
Slain jogger recalled as ‘bright light’ with ‘zest for life’
The killing of wife, mother, and kindergarten teacher Eliza Fletcher shocked the Memphis community and led to a flood of support for her and her... More
September 8, 2022
Murdered Memphis Heiress: New Developments
Cleotha Henderson, the man accused of murdering Memphis mom, heriress, and teacher Eliza Fletcher, appeared in court for the third day in a row. More
September 8, 2022
Eliza Fletcher Murder Case: New Evidence
Cleotha Henderson will be held without bond on charges including first-degree murder in the kidnapping and slaying of Eliza Fletcher, 34. More
September 8, 2022
Man charged with killing Memphis jogger held without bond
A Tennessee judge revoked bond Wednesday for a man charged with killing a Memphis woman who was abducted during a pre-dawn run near a university... More
September 7, 2022
Suspect in Eliza Fletcher Case Appears in Court
The man accused of kidnapping and killing Memphis jogger Eliza Fletcher appeared in court Wednesday. More
September 7, 2022
Eliza Fletcher’s Body Identified: Live Update from Memphis
Memphis mom, teacher and billionaire's granddaughter Eliza Fletcher was abducted while jogging. Cleotha Abston is charged with her kidnap and murder. More
September 6, 2022
Police Identify Body Found As Eliza Fletcher
Memphis police confirmed that a body found Monday has been identified as abducted jogger Eliza Fletcher, 34. More
September 6, 2022
Suspect in Eliza Fletcher Abduction to Appear in Court
Eliza Fletcher was abducted while jogging early morning Friday in Memphis. A suspect was arrested two days later. More
September 6, 2022
Memphis police ID body of abducted jogger Eliza Fletcher
Eliza Fletcher, a schoolteacher, is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist. More
September 5, 2022
