The reason for demise for Eliza Fletcher has been revealed.
As you could recall, the 34-year-old kindergarten trainer was reported lacking earlier this month when she by no means returned house from her ordinary morning run in Memphis, Tennessee. Police shortly decided that Eliza had been kidnapped when safety footage appeared to indicate a lady matching her description being “forced into an SUV” by an unknown man. Her abduction quickly sparked a frantic three-day search to search out the millionaire heiress, and he or she was later discovered useless behind an house constructing within the metropolis on Labor Day. So, so unhappy…
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Following the tragedy, police arrested a 38-year-old man named Cleotha Abston was arrested and charged him with first-degree homicide, perpetration of kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping, and tampering with proof in connection to Eliza’s demise. Investigators had been capable of join Abston to the kidnapping after his Champion sandals and Eliza’s mobile phone was found on the scene. When police despatched the sneakers for DNA testing, they matched the suspect who had already been within the system. Abston was believed to have been cleansing a GMC Terrain close by hours earlier than the kidnapping. And in an affidavit, police additionally famous that two witnesses, together with his brother Mario Abston, had seen him “washing his clothes in the sink of the house” after the kidnapping. He additionally advised cops Cleotha was appearing “strange” on the time.
Now, extra particulars surrounding her brutal demise have been launched weeks later. According to The Sun on Thursday, Eliza handed away from a gunshot wound to the again of the pinnacle. The post-mortem additional revealed she suffered blunt drive trauma to her proper leg. A toxicology report additionally disclosed that fentanyl was in her system on the time of her demise. Just terrible.
Her household has but to talk out concerning the newest growth within the case. However, Eliza’s family members beforehand expressed how “heartbroken” they had been over her “senseless loss” in a press convention, saying:
“We are heartbroken and devastated by this senseless loss. Liza was such a joy to so many — her family, friends, colleagues, students, parents, members of her Second Presbyterian Church congregation, and everyone who knew her. Now it’s time to remember and celebrate how special she was and to support those who cared so much for her.”
They continued:
“We appreciate all the expressions of love and concern we have received. We are grateful beyond measure to local, state and federal law enforcement for their tireless efforts to find Liza and to bring justice to the person responsible for this horrible crime. We hope that everyone, including media representatives, understand the need for the family to grieve in privacy without outside intrusion during this painful time.”
Our hearts proceed to exit to Eliza’s household. Hopefully, they may get some justice for her homicide quickly.
[Image via Memphis Police Department]
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