Eliza Fletcher

Shortly after investigators in Memphis, Tennessee, found a body Monday that was later identified as missing schoolteacher Eliza "Liza" Fletcher, ...

Authorities have said Fletcher was jogging in a neighborhood near the University of Memphis around 4 a.m. As investigators were searching for the 34-year-old Monday, they spotted vehicle tracks in high grass near a vacant duplex and smelled the stench of decay before finding the body of an unresponsive woman on the ground, the affidavit said. Abston is set to be arraigned on those charges Wednesday. Police also ran DNA analysis on a pair of sandals found at the abduction site, and the results showed the DNA found on the shoes matched Abston's DNA, the affidavit reads. She was found about 7.5 miles away from where surveillance video shows she was abducted. On Tuesday, prosecutors added charges of first-degree murder, premeditated murder and murder in the course of the perpetration of a kidnapping.

A judge revoked bond for Cleotha Abston, the man accused of kidnapping, killing 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher as she jogged on the University of Memphis ...

The defense filed a motion concerning representation, but Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy could not comment further about the sealed motion. Abston, who was released from prison in 2020 after serving two decades for the kidnapping of Memphis-based lawyer Kemper Durand, refused to tell law enforcement Fletcher's location as of Sunday, police said. Abston will next appear in court Thursday, which will be another continuation of his arraignment, which began Tuesday morning. Fletcher's family sat in the front row of the gallery during Wednesday's hearing. The body, however, was not confirmed to be Fletcher until Tuesday morning. [Cleotha Abston](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/04/1-charged-eliza-fletchers-disappearance-no-sign-teacher/7992733001/), the man charged in the abduction and murder of [Eliza Fletcher](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/02/jogger-kidnapped-university-memphis-who-is-eliza-fletcher/7972709001/), at his arraignment on a first-degree murder charge.

Friday morning, a thousand runners will line up to finish "Liza's Run," in Memphis. Others dedicate runs to Eliza Fletcher.

"We appreciate all the expressions of love and concern we have received. Out of respect for the family, runners have been asked not to speak to any media that might be present at the event. Out of all the women running the St. The Facebook event requests that runners wear bright colors and that they do not come alone. The route will take a 8.2-mile path that Fletcher would regularly run, starting near Central Ave. [ was a dedicated runner for years.](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/02/jogger-kidnapped-university-memphis-who-is-eliza-fletcher/7972709001/) In 2019, she finished the St.

Cleotha Abston, 38, is charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence.

At the station, an armed Memphis Housing Authority guard walked in and Durand yelled for help. The family offered a $50,000 reward for information in the case. "Liza was a such a joy to so many … According to records, Abston's brother told police he spotted Abston acting strange and washing the interior of his car with floor cleaner. Relatives of Fletcher and more than 20 media members were in the courtroom. A police affidavit said officers noticed vehicle tracks next to the duplex's driveway and smelled an odor.

The Tennessee man charged in the abduction and murder of a woman who vanished Friday as she was jogging in Memphis has a lengthy juvenile criminal record ...

Police said Abston was linked to the abduction after they found his DNA on a pair of sandals at the scene. Monday in a vacant duplex apartment](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/body-missing-jogger-eliza-fletcher-identified-rcna46392) on Victor Street. jog near the University of Memphis when Abston forced her into his SUV, police said. He was released from the Tennessee Department of Correction in November 2020. A male exited the car, ran toward Fletcher and forced her into the passenger’s seat, it said. Randy McNally said Tuesday that had Abston remained in jail for the full 24 years, Fletcher would still be alive. A cause and manner of death have not been released. The rest of his juvenile record is sealed and there are no other records to be released." It was very fortunate that an armed, uniformed Memphis Housing Authority guard happened to come into the Mapco station." In May 2000, he was charged with aggravated robbery and kidnapping. Although Abston has not been convicted of Fletcher’s death, Tennessee Lt. "There is no information being released on when, to whom or where this rape happened.

A woman said her love for Memphis is fueling her to change the narrative after Fletcher's death.

Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered while out on an early morning run. The brutal act has left the running community stunned.

That's I'm sure what she expected going out that morning, and so if we can just kind of carry that torch for her it means a lot," Meadows said. starting at the Nashville Running Company store on Woodland Street. "It's heart-wrenching to me. "What's supposed to be a safe activity, an activity that we all find solace in? And it hit home because that story, her story, is so familiar. Running while female shouldn't be a death sentence or an open invitation to harassment,"

The teacher and mother of two is believed to have been kidnapped and killed during an early morning jog near the University of Memphis campus on Sept. 2.

A run is planned for Friday morning on Central Avenue in the UofM area where Fletcher’s run came to an abrupt stop. According to the at Central and Belvedere. Organizers say this event is a way to honor and finish the run Fletcher started the day she was abducted. He is facing several other charges, like kidnapping and identity theft, as well. [police say she was abducted](https://www.actionnews5.com/2022/09/02/woman-missing-reportedly-kidnapped/) to South Memphis where [her body was recovered](https://www.actionnews5.com/2022/09/06/law-enforcement-gives-insight-recovery-eliza-fletchers-body/).

The kidnapping and death of Eliza Fletcher has captured the attention of much of Memphis since she was last seen alive on Sept. 2. Who is she?

5, [in tall grass near where Abston was arrested](https://www.commercialappeal.com/picture-gallery/news/2022/09/06/photos-teacher-eliza-fletcher-34-found-deceased-memphis-after-disappearance/8000856001/). [Memphis police said Abston kidnapped Fletcher ](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/06/officials-call-eliza-fletchers-abduction-death-isolated-attack/8000724001/)on the University of Memphis campus early on the morning of Sept. [Fletcher's remains were found](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/07/eliza-fletcher-news-murder-charges-cleotha-abston/8009665001/) Monday, Sept. [Police found Fletcher's remains](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/06/body-of-eliza-fletcher-missing-teacher-jogger-found-after-4-days/7998288001/), Monday, Sept. [The case drew in the FBI and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/jogger-kidnapped-near-university-memphis/7971738001/), along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, to assist in the search for Fletcher. [Police said it appears Abston acted alone](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/06/officials-call-eliza-fletchers-abduction-death-isolated-attack/8000724001/). The next day, U.S. "She and her husband are both just inspirations in the sense of their zest for life and love of running and athletics," Robertson said. "She and her husband Ritchie are both very active and great leaders in our congregation," Robertson said. Described as "full of life" by George Robertson, the senior pastor at Second Presbyterian Church, Fletcher married Richard Fletcher III at the church in 2014. Out of all the women running the St. "She knows each student individually and does whatever she can to excite them for learning," St.

A judge revoked bond for Cleotha Abston, the man accused of kidnapping, killing 34-year-old Eliza Fletcher as she jogged.

The defense filed a motion concerning representation, but Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy could not comment further about the sealed motion. Fletcher's family sat in the front row of the gallery during Wednesday's hearing. Abston will next appear in court Thursday, which will be another continuation of his arraignment, which began Tuesday morning. The body, however, was not confirmed to be Fletcher until Tuesday morning. [police announced they had found the GMC Terrain](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/03/eliza-fletcher-search-missing-memphis-teacher-enters-day-2/7974112001/) they believe was used in Fletcher's [abduction early Friday morning as she jogged](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/02/jogger-kidnapped-near-university-memphis/7971738001/) through the University of Memphis campus. [revoked the bond](https://bit.ly/3KSLciE) for [Cleotha Abston](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2022/09/04/1-charged-eliza-fletchers-disappearance-no-sign-teacher/7992733001/), the man charged in the abduction and murder of [Eliza Fletcher](https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/2022/09/02/jogger-kidnapped-university-memphis-who-is-eliza-fletcher/7972709001/), at his arraignment on a first-degree murder charge.