Leaders of the local Justice and Safety Alliance talked about the week of violence that has shaken the city on “Behind The Headlines.” Police find no threats to the public despite various reportsRelated story:
With Memphians jumpy after Wednesday night’s deadly shooting spree, MPD responded to multiple calls from the public about violent activity, but found no credible threats.
Three of the victims of alleged mass shooter Ezekiel Kelly, 19, have been identified. Jackson Avenue vigil hosts prayers, praise to honor victims of shooting spreeRelated story:
The public defender assigned to the case had asked during a hearing Wednesday to be recused.Related stories:
The consulting company will work with the department for three months to help devise strategies and best practices for recruiting.
The person believed to be responsible for all of these shootings is Ezekiel Kelly, a man who was released early from a three-year sentence fewer than six months ago.Related stories:
According to the Tennessee Department of Correction, one Ezekiel Kelly was released March 16, 2022.
According to the Shelby County Criminal Justice System Portal, Ezekiel Kelly is wanted for first-degree murder on a warrant that was issued Wednesday, Sept. 7.
Reports link him to charges occurring as far back as age 11.Related story:
The Shelby County Commission that took office this month has three judicial commissioners to appoint. It’s part of a chain reaction from the dozens of judicial races decided on the August ballot.
A judge ordered the $500,000 bond for the suspect in the abduction and slaying of Eliza Fletcher to be revoked pending a bond hearing during arraignment Wednesday, Sept. 7.
More than 2,000 women have expressed an interest in a Friday morning run to honor Eliza Fletcher. Here’s what you need to know.
The incident occurred at the Target at 7989 U.S. 64 across the street from Wolfchase Galleria.
Reaction on social media also centered on women feeling safe to run and exercise at any time of the day.
District Attorney General: “... in contrast to whatever baseless speculation you might have seen, we have no reason to think this was anything other than an isolated attack by a stranger.” Locals react to Fletcher case with sympathy, calls for justiceRelated stories:
The body found in South Memphis on Labor Day has been identified as missing jogger Eliza Fletcher, police said Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Though it includes 10 judges and 10 divisions, Shelby County’s criminal court system had only tried 32 cases by August of this year — and there’s a backlog of 465 pending trials.
Memphis police confirmed the discovery but did not identify the body of missing Memphis woman Eliza Fletcher. Here’s what we know about Eliza Fletcher New unrelated charges filed against Eliza Fletcher’s alleged kidnapperRelated stories:
The new charges don’t appear connected to the Fletcher disappearance. They are related to a theft that occurred Thursday, Sept. 1 at a Malco Theater on North Germantown Parkway.
Schoolteacher Eliza Fletcher was abducted during a daily run as she was passing the University of Memphis at Central Avenue and Zach H. Curlin Street.
A man detained after wrecking a car Saturday now faces kidnapping charges in the abduction of Eliza ‘Liza’ Fletcher. He previously pleaded guilty to kidnapping in 2001 and served more than 20 years in jail. Law enforcement teams comb area around Pine Hill Park Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; Family releases statementRelated stories:
Memphis Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office personnel combed the South Memphis park Sunday, then went to an area next to Memphis Boat Center. Suspect in Fletcher abduction was acting ‘very strange’ according to affidavit Vehicle located, one person detained in Fletcher case; family releases statementRelated articles:
“We want to start by thanking everyone for their prayers and outpouring of support,” said Mike Keeney, uncle of Eliza Fletcher. “Liza has touched the hearts of many people, and it shows.” TBI, FBI join Memphis police in missing woman investigation MPD records show 100 reported kidnappings per year in MemphisRelated stories:
There have been 68 reported kidnappings or abductions in Memphis this year, although actual incidents are much lower than the reported number.
Memphis law graduate Bernice Donald has been awarded the 2022 Sandra Day O’Connor Award from The National Judicial College for exemplary service and commitment to justice as embodied in the NJC’s Core values.