There are 29 article(s) tagged Cleotha Henderson:

• September 2022

  • Cleotha Henderson, aka Abston, arraigned for charges in 2021 rape case

    The man accused in the death of Eliza Fletcher has also been charged with especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated rape and illegal possession of a firearm after results from a rape kit submitted in 2021 linked him to that crime.

    By Julia Baker September 15, 2022

  • State crime lab took 11 months to test DNA linking Cleotha Abston to 2021 rape

    Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says MPD should have acted more aggressively to solve the 2021 assault; DNA analysis was completed a few days after the disappearance of Eliza Fletcher.

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    Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer investigated in 2021 for rape

    By Marc Perrusquia September 10, 2022

  • Cleotha Abston’s legal troubles date back to his youth

    Reports link him to charges occurring as far back as age 11.

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    Bond revoked for suspect in Eliza Fletcher slaying

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022

  • Bond revoked for suspect in Eliza Fletcher slaying

    A judge ordered the $500,000 bond for the suspect in the abduction and slaying of Eliza Fletcher to be revoked pending a bond hearing during arraignment Wednesday, Sept. 7.

    By Julia Baker September 07, 2022