Rape of New York City jogger puts spotlight on women’s safety while running Friday, November 4 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The reported rape of a woman who was jogging along Manhattan's West Side Highway has once again put the spotlight on the dangers women may face while running outdoors.The woman told authorities she was jogging at about 5:30 a.m., Thursday, when... Read More.
Defense slams chief for calling suspect in jogger slaying case a ‘dangerous predator’ Thursday, September 8 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- An attorney for the suspect in the fatal kidnapping of jogger Eliza Fletcher objected in court Thursday to the local police chief describing the defendant as a "dangerous predator."Attorney Jennifer Case of the Shelby County Public Defender's Office told Judge Louis... Read More.
Women speak out about safety while running after death of Memphis jogger Wednesday, September 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The dangers women face while simply going outside for a run are in the spotlight again after the death of Eliza "Liza" Fletcher, a teacher and mother of two who was abducted while on an early morning run in her hometown... Read More.
Police find body of kidnapped Memphis jogger Eliza Fletcher Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- A body discovered in Memphis has been identified as abducted school teacher Eliza Fletcher, authorities said Tuesday.Fletcher's remains were found on Sunday afternoon in a South Memphis residential neighborhood several miles from where she was abducted, police said.The grim news came... Read More.
Suspect to appear in court as search continues for abducted Memphis jogger Tuesday, September 6 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- The suspect in what police described as a violent abduction of a 34-year-old Memphis, Tennessee woman during her early morning jog is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on Tuesday as a massive search for the victim continues.The suspect,... Read More.
Video shows violent abduction of missing Memphis jogger: Criminal complaint Sunday, September 4 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- Surveillance video obtained by investigators shows missing Memphis teacher Eliza Fletcher being violently abducted during her early morning jog by a man matching the description of a suspect charged in the kidnapping, according to a criminal complaint filed in the case.A massive... Read More.
Man charged in abduction of missing Memphis jogger, police say Sunday, September 4 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- A man has been arrested in connection with the abduction of a Memphis woman who never returned from her early morning jog, police said.The Memphis Police Department announced via Twitter early Sunday that 38-year-old Cleotha Abston has been charged with especially aggravated... Read More.
Man detained in search for abducted jogger, vehicle of interest found: Police Saturday, September 3 by ABC News(MEMPHIS, Tenn.) -- A vehicle of interest has been located amid the search for a woman who was abducted while out for a run in Memphis, police said.Eliza Fletcher, 34, was last seen at approximately 4:30 a.m. Friday on Central Avenue in midtown Memphis before... Read More.
Sixth teen who pleaded guilty in Central Park jogger exonerated Monday, July 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The sixth teenager in the 1989 Central Park jogger case had his conviction overturned by a New York judge on Monday.While the famous "Central Park 5" juveniles went to trial, a sixth teen, Steven Lopez, pleaded guilty to avoid the rape... Read More.
Sixth teen who pleaded guilty in Central Park jogger case to be exonerated Monday, July 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The sixth teenager in the 1989 Central Park jogger case, who pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, will be exonerated on Monday.While the famous "Central Park 5" juveniles went to trial, a sixth teen, Steven Lopez, pleaded guilty to avoid the... Read More.