Tennessee lawmakers say there’s still a long way to go, and they’d like to see it drop down to just 60 or 90 days, instead of about 26 weeks. But every step in the right direction is a good one.
Cleotha Abston is charged with first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the death of Eliza Fletcher, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two.
Tennessee prosecutors announced Thursday they would seek the death penalty for a man charged with kidnapping and killing Memphis kindergarten teacher Eliza Fletcher last year. Cleotha Abston, also…
Memphis City Council chairman Martavius Jones said he’s supported bringing a crime lab during his terms: “If the bulk of those cases originate in Memphis, why send it to Jackson