15-year-old accused in Eason-Williams’ killing transferred to adult court

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 22, 2023 11:46 AM CT | Published: January 20, 2023 2:51 PM CT

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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Shelby County Juvenile Court Shelby County Criminal Court Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
Julia Baker

Julia Baker

Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia 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.

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