Justice Department Finds Memphis Police Engage in Excessive Force
#Memphis #policebrutalityThe US Department of Justice found the Memphis police department guilty of using excessive force and discriminating against Black individuals after the death of Tyre Nichols in 2023. The report indicates violations of rights, potentially leading to federal oversight. read more
Memphis Heiress Abducted and Murdered; Killer Sentenced to Life
#Memphis #USCrimeMemphis heiress Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered during a run, with Cleotha Abston confessing to the crime, pleading guilty to her abduction and death. Abston, sentenced to life in prison, also faced charges for a previous rape. read more
Memphis murder suspect falls through ceiling, captured in attic hiding
#Memphis #TennesseeCrimeDeario Wilkerson, wanted in a Memphis shooting, was found when he fell through a ceiling in an attic where he was hiding. He faced charges of murder and reckless endangerment. US Marshals, along with local police, apprehended him without injury. read more