Teen accused in Rev. Eason-Williams killing out on bond
Miguel Andrade, the teen accused in the killing of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, is out on bond.
Andrade, 15, the accused shooter in Eason-Williams’ death, posted a $200,000 bond Wed, Feb. 15.
The bond was set by Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon during Andrade’s transfer hearing in juvenile court on Jan. 20.
The Daily Memphian previously reported Andrade had charges prior to Eason-Williams’ July 2022 death.
On Nov. 22, 2021, he was charged with a misdemeanor unlawful possession of a weapon.
On Dec. 7, 2021, he was charged with three counts of carjacking and three counts of possession/employment of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
While on bond, Andrade will be required to submit to drug and alcohol screenings.
In this 2017 photo, Autura Eason-Williams is seen teaching at the Memphis Theological Seminary. (Courtesy MTS)
Andrade’s codefendant, Brayan Carrillo, 16, the driver of the getaway vehicle, admitted to delinquent acts and will stay in the custody of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services until he turns 19.
Both juveniles were charged with first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery, especially aggravated robbery, carjacking and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony.
The case for the third suspect, Eduard Tabora, 21, is awaiting a decision from a grand jury. Tabora is charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony and facilitation to first-degree murder.
Eason-Williams, a district superintendent for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church, was killed during a carjacking in front of her Whitehaven home July 18.
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Miguel Andrade Rev. Autura Eason-WilliamsJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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