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.