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Man Accused of Murdering Memphis Teacher Faces Death Penalty

  • Prosecutors will seek capital punishment against Cleotha Abston, charged with kidnapping and killing Eliza Fletcher.
  • Abston allegedly abducted Fletcher during her morning jog, then shot her in the head.
  • Abston is a violent ex-con with a history of brutal crimes like rape and had served 20 years for kidnapping.
  • The decision to pursue death penalty was supported by Fletcher's family due to the horrific nature of the crimes.
  • Toxicology report showed fentanyl in Fletcher's body, unclear if she was sexually assaulted before death.
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