Man charged in kidnapping of Memphis jogger Eliza Fletcher
A body found in the search for missing Memphis school teacher Eliza Fletcher has not been found four days after a search for the 34-year-old woman who was in Tennessee’s second-largest city last week. Kidnapped while running early in the morning.
During an early morning jog near the University of Memphis campus on Friday, a “dead man” was found not far from where the mother of two went missing, the Memphis Police Department said in an update Monday.
When she didn’t come home as expected, she was reported missing, and U.S. Marshals arrested a suspect, Cleotha Abston, on Saturday after DNA evidence on a pair of sandals showed the 38-year-old It was the CCTV footage that forced the person seen by Ms Fletcher into the vehicle.
Mr Abston is due to appear in court on Tuesday for arraignment after he was charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering and was released on $500,000 bond. It is unclear whether he has a lawyer or has filed a plea.
According to local reports, Ms. Fletcher is the granddaughter of the billionaire founder of the Memphis hardware business Orgill. Her family provided $50,000 for her return.
Suspect stalked missing heiress for 24 minutes before kidnapping, police say
Police said the suspect accused of kidnapping missing heiress Eliza Fletcher was seen stalking her in her SUV 24 minutes before her abduction.
About 4:20 a.m. Friday, Cleosha “Pookie” Abston was charged with kidnapping Ms. Fletcher, 34, as she was jogging near the intersection of Central Avenue and Zach H. Curlin Street in Memphis.
According to a police affidavit, Abston’s GMS terrain was seen on surveillance video in the area 24 minutes before the kidnapping.
Video then shows a man getting out of the dark SUV and forcing Ms Fletcher into the passenger side of the vehicle.
Police say suspect followed Eliza Fletcher for 24 minutes before kidnapping
Cleotha Abston’s SUV seen on surveillance video 24 minutes before heiress was kidnapped
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 12:30
Everything we know about the kidnapping of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher
A desperate search for missing Memphis teacher and business heiress Eliza Fletcher is now in its fourth day – a 38-year-old man accused of kidnapping her has reportedly refused to reveal her whereabouts to authorities.
Mother-of-two Eliza Fletcher, 34, was robbed during morning jog near university Memphis Campus Friday.
Cleotha Abston, 38, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping.
On Sunday, he was charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering and was held on $500,000 bond.
No motive was given, and there are no clues about Ms Fletcher’s whereabouts.
Rachel Sharp There is the full story.
Eliza Fletcher: Everything we know about the Memphis teacher kidnapping
The whereabouts of the mother-of-two remain unknown three days after she was snatched and tied up in a car in Memphis
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 11:30
Kidnapping suspect Chrisa Abston faces new theft charges as police continue search
A man accused of kidnapping Eliza Fletcher is facing three new theft charges as police continue their search for the missing heiress.
Cleotha Abston, 38, was charged Monday by Memphis police with identity theft, theft of property under $1,000 and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Abston, 38, was arrested Saturday and charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence related to Ms Fletcher’s disappearance, Memphis police said. said in a tweet Sunday morning.
Abston refused to give police any information about Ms Fletcher’s whereabouts, according to a police affidavit.
Eliza Fletcher kidnapping suspect faces new theft charges as police search continues
Cleotha Abston refused to help police find Eliza Fletcher, who was last seen being violently forced into an SUV on Friday morning
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 10:30
ICYMI: Family of missing Eliza Fletcher express emotional appeal for her safe return
Eliza Fletcher’s family issued an emotional appeal to the public on Saturday for help finding the missing heiress and mother of two.
Ms Fletcher’s distraught husband Richard Fletcher, parents, brother and uncle announced a $50,000 reward in an interview with reporters for her returning information.
“We believe someone knows what’s going on and can help,” said Uncle McKeeney.
“We most want to see Lisa come home safely.”
Ms. Fletcher, 34, is the granddaughter of billionaire hardware businessman Joseph Orgill III, who founded Orgill Inc.
The suspect, Cleotha Abston, was charged with kidnapping and tampering with evidence, according to an affidavit, but declined to give police any information about the disappearance.
Family of missing Eliza Fletcher make emotional appeal for her safe return
(Memphis Police Department)
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 09:30
Eliza Fletcher’s suspect kidnapped left sandal at kidnapping scene
The suspect accused of kidnapping a 34-year-old teacher in Tennessee was identified with the help of sandal DNA found nearby.
Eliza Fletcher, mother of two and granddaughter of billionaire Joseph Ogier III, was kidnapped while jogging in her community near the University of Memphis campus at 4 a.m. Friday.
Memphis police arrested Cleotha “Pookie” Abston, 38, and charged him with “aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering.”
A pair of Champion sandals found near where Ms Fletcher went missing carried the suspect’s DNA, according to an affidavit. Her phone was also found along with the sandals.
Read on for the full article.
Suspected kidnapping of heiress Eliza Fletcher ‘leaving sandals at kidnapping scene’
Fletcher kidnapped near Memphis home
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 08:30
Everything we know about the suspect who kidnapped Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher
The man accused of kidnapping Eliza Fletcher was a violent felon who was jailed for 20 years for kidnapping and robbery, arrest records show.
Memphis police, Cleotha “Pookie” Abston, 38, was arrested Saturday and charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering said in a tweet Sunday morning.
Read more about Abston’s lengthy criminal record below.
Cleotha Abston: Everything we know about the Eliza Fletcher kidnapping suspect
Suspect in missing heiress case was jailed for 20 years for kidnapping and robbery before being released in 2020, according to authorities
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 07:30
Suspect stalked missing heiress for 24 minutes before kidnapping, police say
Police said the suspect accused of kidnapping missing heiress Eliza Fletcher was seen stalking her in her SUV 24 minutes before her abduction.
About 4:20 a.m. Friday, Cleosha “Pookie” Abston was charged with kidnapping Ms. Fletcher, 34, as she was jogging near the intersection of Central Avenue and Zach H. Curlin Street in Memphis.
According to a police affidavit, Abston’s GMS terrain was seen on surveillance video in the area 24 minutes before the kidnapping.
Video then shows a man getting out of the dark SUV and forcing Ms Fletcher into the passenger side of the vehicle.
Police say suspect followed Eliza Fletcher for 24 minutes before kidnapping
Cleotha Abston’s SUV seen on surveillance video 24 minutes before heiress was kidnapped
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 06:30
Everything we know about the kidnapping of Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher
A desperate search for missing Memphis teacher and business heiress Eliza Fletcher is now in its fourth day – a 38-year-old man accused of kidnapping her has reportedly refused to reveal her whereabouts to authorities.
Mother-of-two Eliza Fletcher, 34, was robbed during morning jog near university Memphis Campus Friday.
Cleotha Abston, 38, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of kidnapping.
On Sunday, he was charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and evidence tampering and was held on $500,000 bond.
No motive was given, and there are no clues about Ms Fletcher’s whereabouts.
Rachel Sharp There is the full story.
Eliza Fletcher: Everything we know about the Memphis teacher kidnapping
The whereabouts of the mother-of-two remain unknown three days after she was snatched and tied up in a car in Memphis
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 05:30
Relatives of suspect claim Abston is ‘100%’ kidnapped heiress
Nathaniel Isaac, 69, the uncle of suspect Cleotha Abston, claimed he was “100 per cent sure he was involved in her kidnapping”.
In an interview, Mr Isaac criticised his nephew and highlighted his criminal history.
He said: “My whole fucking family is weird. They’ve always been. I don’t like them because they’re crazy. It’s a fact. Go check the Abstons police records. You’ll find they’re all about certain things. The perpetrator. My wife’s son has been locked up. Mario is now under arrest for drug use and possession of a firearm. And Cleo, I’m 100% sure he was involved in her kidnapping. Can I prove it? No.”
Meanwhile, police are still searching for missing Eliza Fletcher. Mr Abston will appear in court today.
Marusa MuzaffarSeptember 6, 2022 05:02
Kidnapping suspect Chrisa Abston faces new theft charges as police continue search
A man accused of kidnapping Eliza Fletcher is facing three new theft charges as police continue their search for the missing heiress.
Cleotha Abston, 38, was charged Monday by Memphis police with identity theft, theft of property under $1,000 and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Abston, 38, was arrested Saturday and charged with particularly aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence related to Ms Fletcher’s disappearance, Memphis police said. said in a tweet Sunday morning.
Abston refused to give police any information about Ms Fletcher’s whereabouts, according to a police affidavit.
Eliza Fletcher kidnapping suspect faces new theft charges as police search continues
Cleotha Abston refused to help police find Eliza Fletcher, who was last seen being violently forced into an SUV on Friday morning
Bevan HurleySeptember 6, 2022 04:30
