Report poses fresh questions about 2021 Cleotha Henderson rape inquiry
Retired MPD sex crimes detective Cody Wilkerson questions whether more could have been done to quickly solve a 2021 rape linked to Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer. (Karen Pulfer Focht/The Daily Memphian file)
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As information emerges linking Eliza Fletcher’s alleged killer to a 2021 rape, the rape victim and two retired detectives are questioning what more could have been done to solve the case.
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Eliza Fletcher Cleotha Henderson Joseph Giacalone Alicia Franklin Cody WilkersonIn partnership with
The Institute for Public Service Reporting is based at the University of Memphis and supported financially by U of M, private grants and donations made through the University Foundation. Its work is published by The Daily Memphian through a paid-use agreement.
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Ben Wheeler
Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.
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