Murder victim remembered for her advocacy
Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was described as “a bridge” between people as her friends and family told the court Monday what her death meant to them.
Topic: Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
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September 2024
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April 2024
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Man accused in killing Whitehaven pastor turns down plea deal
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 22, is scheduled to go to trial Sept. 30 after he turned down a plea deal with a lesser charge in Shelby County Criminal Court Division 1 Judge Paula Skahan’s courtroom Monday.
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February 2024
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Suspect in killing of Memphis pastor pleads guilty
“You took my best friend, my soulmate, the one person that understood me,” the victim’s husband told the defendant. “I will never forgive you.”
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November 2023
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Suspect in Eason-Williams death changes counsel, delays case until January
Miguel Andrade was expected to accept a plea agreement at Thursday’s hearing, but showed up with new legal counsel who requested the delay.
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August 2023
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Teen charged in Eason-Williams death faces additional carjacking charge
Miguel Andrade, 16, is now indicted on charges of carjacking and employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony.
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April 2023
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Teen charged in Autura Eason-Williams case makes court appearance
Miguel Andrade, 16, was initially charged as a juvenile but was transferred last month to criminal court.
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March 2023
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Tabora pleads not guilty in Eason-Williams case
Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, a district superintendent for the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church, was killed during a July 18, 2022, carjacking in the driveway of her Whitehaven home.
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Teen accused in Rev. Eason-Williams killing out on bond
Miguel Andrade, 15, the accused shooter in Eason-Williams’ death, posted a $200,000 bond Wed, Feb. 15.
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15-year-old accused in Eason-Williams’ killing transferred to adult court
A 15-year-old accused in the July killing of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams will be transferred to adult court while a second 16-year-old suspect will stay in juvenile court.
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February 2023
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Grand jury indicts two in Eason-Williams case
A juvenile and an adult are indicted on first-degree murder, first-degree murder in perpetration of a robbery and especially aggravated robbery.
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Local faith leaders offer their colleagues ‘A Time to Mourn’
The women who formed a grief group last summer are organizing “A Time to Mourn” — a special service of grief and lament at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17 in the Church Health Community Room in Crosstown Concourse.
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December 2022
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Transfer hearing set for juveniles accused in Autura Eason-Williams slaying
Leadership changes in the DA’s office and juvenile court system have raised questions as to whether the motions to try the two defendants as adults would still be on the table.
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October 2022
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Murder charge goes to grand jury in carjacking death of Eason-Williams
A judge ruled Wednesday, Oct. 19, that there is enough evidence to send the first-degree murder charge against Eduard Tabora to the grand jury.
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September 2022
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Preliminary hearing set for Eduard Tabora
A preliminary hearing was set for 20-year-old Eduard Tabora, one of three suspects accused in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
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August 2022
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Community leaders urge action on gun violence after high-profile murders
Neighborhood leaders got together during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 16, to respond to the recent slaying of Yvonne Nelson, a community leader who led the Whitehaven Development Corporation and wrote community news for years.
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Mental health evaluation ordered for suspect in Eason-Williams slaying
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, was one of three suspects charged in the carjacking that led to Rev. Autura Eason-Williams’ death.
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Interim district superintendent to fill Rev. Autura Eason-Williams role
Rev. David Weatherly is the district superintendent for the Mississippi River District and will oversee both districts until the conference makes a permanent decision regarding future leadership.
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Three suspects in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams appear in court
Miguel Andrade and Brayan Carrillo, both 15, and Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, 20, have been charged with first-degree murder.
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July 2022
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Suspect in Eason-Williams slaying arraigned, held without bond
Eduard Rodriguez Tabora, the third suspect to be arrested and charged with murder in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams, has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony and facilitation to first-degree murder.
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Third suspect charged with murder in Eason-Williams death
A third suspect, an adult, has been arrested and charged with murder in the carjacking and slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams.
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Guest column: Rev. Eason-Williams’ death ‘ought to feel personal to all of us’
“Whatever is in our power, our sphere of influence, our financial means and our political will, my prayer is that we all honor Rev. Eason-Williams by our actions.”
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DA’s office files motion to try second teen as adult in Eason-Williams carjacking, slaying
A second 15-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder and will be tried as an adult in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams if requests by the District Attorney’s office are granted.
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Waters: Rev. Eason-Williams’ hope and struggle is ours as well
Slain Methodist minister’s faith and fear compelled her to build “community of shalom” amid culture of violence.
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Sanford: Beloved faith leader’s murder should be catalyst to end gun violence
“Police alone also can’t stop the violence. It will require a community-wide effort. And that includes the faith community.”
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Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death
“She loved her family, her friends, her church and her community fiercely,” said Rev. Birgitte French, senior pastor of Colonial Park United Methodist Church. “She told the truth, but always in love. This is a devastating loss for all of us.”
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