Public defender’s office recuses itself from Cleotha Henderson, Ezekiel Kelly cases

By  and , Daily Memphian Updated: August 03, 2023 4:31 PM CT | Published: August 03, 2023 3:22 PM CT

The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty on both individuals. 

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Cleotha Henderson Ezekiel Kelly
Julia Baker

Julia 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.

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.

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