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“I want us today to acknowledge and celebrate the life of Liza Fletcher, a beloved daughter, wife, mother and teacher who was tragically kidnapped and murdered in a senseless act of random predatory violence.  Today’s agreement achieves finality for the family.  The defendant gives up his right to appeal, so there won’t be years and decades of appeals.  It also helps the community, because this dangerous person will never again walk our streets.  He will die in prison.

oday, the man accused in the brutal abduction and murder of Memphis schoolteacher and mother of two, Eliza Fletcher, pled guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, and tampering with evidence. Cleotha Abston was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, bringing a formal end to a case that has deeply shaken the community. The resolution was made with the support of Mrs. Fletcher’s fami

Shelby County, TN—District Attorney Mulroy issued a statement following the tragic shooting of Ellie Young, a medical student fatally shot at a cancer walk in Memphis at Shelby Farms on October 19. Her ex-boyfriend, the alleged shooter, was apprehended after fleeing the scene in his car, leading to a police pursuit that concluded with his arrest.

A Shelby County jury has found Travis Cohens guilty of First-Degree Murder in the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend, Teonka Gunn, and the attempted murder of her cousin. The conviction follows a four-day trial where the jury also found Cohen guilty of attempted murder, reckless endangerment, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Today, a jury found Demonte Isom guilty of First-Degree Murder in the September 2022 fatal shooting of Eugene Kiefer near the Memphis airport.

(Shelby County, TN)—As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to addressing the pervasive issue of domestic violence in our community.

Today, Justin Johnson, one of the individuals accused in the murder of beloved Memphis rapper Adolph Thornton Jr., known as Young Dolph, was found guilty of First Degree Murder, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Norman Hudson, 63, pled guilty to multiple charges including Attempted First Degree Murder, Especially Aggravated Robbery, Especially Aggravated Kidnapping, Especially Aggravated Burglary, and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card

"Our office strongly advocated for a higher bond in this case, as we believe the suspect posed a significant threat to both public safety and the safety of officers. However, the judge ultimately decided to release the suspect on their own recognizance. While we respect the court's decision, we disagree with it.”

Today, Detawn Gunn, previously released on his own recognizance last month after being charged with injuring four people in an altercation outside Railgarten in August, has been taken into custody again after a new bond hearing.

The DA's Office is still on pace to exceed last year's trial count after securing a guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case today-- one of several guilty verdicts the office has delivered in the past month.

On Wednesday, a jury found Jose Rueles guilty of Rape of a Child, Aggravated Sexual Battery and Incest, following an intense three-day trial.

Shelby County, TN – Earlier this month, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office reached a significant milestone, matching the number of trials conducted last year within just eight months.

Today, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office issued a formal warning to the owners of James Lounge (3172 Summer Avenue)— an establishment located in the Binghampton neighborhood, following a double homicide that occurred on Tuesday night.

Today, David Pruett was convicted of Rape of a Child and several other offenses stemming from a 2019 incident where he photographed a minor performing a sexual act.