The kidnapping and murder of millions of American heirs shocked the residents of Memphis, Tennessee.
Her name was Eliza Fletcher, 34, and her body was found on Monday, 05/07, behind an empty duplex apartment near her jogging area.
Authorities arrested a 38-year-old man named Cleotha Abston, who was accused of kidnapping and murdering Fletcher.
The suspect was sentenced to 20 years in prison for kidnapping a prominent state attorney at gunpoint in 2000. It was released in 2020.
primary school teacher
Fletcher was a mother of two and worked as a teacher. She was abducted while running near the University of Memphis campus last Friday morning.
Known in the community, Fletcher was the grandson of the late Joseph Orgill III, a billionaire philanthropist and hardware magnate. His company is worth over $3 billion and employs more than 5,000 people.
The family released a statement saying they were “heartbroken and devastated” after the body was found.
“Liza was a great joy to many: her family, friends, colleagues, students, parents, members of the Second Presbyterian Church congregation, and everyone who knew her,” the statement said.
“Now is the time to remember and celebrate how special he is and to support those who care so much.”
kidnapping
Fletcher disappeared around 4am (local time) on Friday.
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Security footage from the area shows how a man approaches her and a physical confrontation begins between the two.
According to police documents, the kidnapper then forced him into a black SUV. The family offered a $50,000 reward to anyone who provided information on his whereabouts.
Memphis police found Fletcher’s body Monday afternoon, but did not immediately provide details about his identity. The next day, it was revealed that he was the billionaire heir.
suspect
When the body was found, Cleotha Abston, who was arrested on Saturday, had already been charged with aggravated kidnapping and falsifying evidence.
Image: MEMPHIS POLICY DEPARTMENT
“Additional charges have now been added to him for first-degree murder and first-degree murder in kidnapping,” police said. Said.
He was arrested after his DNA was found on a pair of sandals found near where Fletcher was last seen.
Agents also found a vehicle at Abston’s address that matched the SUV in the surveillance footage.
When the police arrived at the house, the suspect tried to escape but was later caught.
No details were given about the exact cause of death or the motives of the crime.
– This text was published at https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/geral-62818817.
source: Noticias
