Why Cameron Pryor remained free before fateful Kroger carjacking
16-year-old was apprehended and released by law enforcement four times before September
An assessment tool that weighs factors such as previous criminal history, the severity of the new charge, educational background and age led authorities to release the 16-year-old multiple times.
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Cameron Pryor detention assessment toolYolanda Jones
Yolanda Jones covers criminal justice issues and general assignment news for The Daily Memphian. She previously was a reporter at The Commercial Appeal.
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