New bond set for teenager accused in ‘Watermelon Man’ killing
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Fitzgerald raised Demarion Tackett’s bond. He is is accused of killing John Materna, a 76-year-old watermelon vendor. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Fitzgerald said Demarion Tackett’s $100,000 bond wasn’t sufficient because “he will not come to court.”
Aarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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