Eliza Fletcher’s family, Mulroy speak out as Abston pleads guilty
Cleotha Abston was originally scheduled to go to trial Feb. 10, 2025, on two charges of first-degree murder and one charge each of especially aggravated kidnapping, unlawful possession of a weapon and tampering with evidence. He pleaded guilty Monday to charges including first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
“No legal resolution and no sentence can diminish the anguish of Liza’s murder,” Eliza Fletcher’s family said in a statement.
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Cleotha Abston Eliza FletcherJulia Baker
A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker 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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