Episode 119: The Murder of Eliza Fletcher

Eliza Fletcher left for what should have been another ordinary early morning run through the streets of Memphis, but within minutes, her routine took a terrifying and unimaginable turn. A beloved kindergarten teacher, devoted mother, and passionate runner, Eliza's disappearance sent shockwaves through her community and launched an urgent investigation that quickly captured international attention. As detectives raced against the clock, surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and one suspect's troubling past began revealing a story more disturbing than anyone could have imagined. In this episode, we trace Eliza's final morning, examine the investigation that unfolded, and explore the questions her case raised about violent offenders, public safety, and whether a devastating tragedy could have been prevented.Sources:  True Crime Writers, “Four Minutes in a Parking Lot: The Murder of Eliza Fletcher”, True Crime News Weekly, June 29, 2026, https://truecrimesweekly.com/2026/06/29/four-minutes-in-a-parking-lot-the-murder-of-eliza-fletcher/, Accessed August 8, 2026  Saunders, Angel, “Man Who Kidnapped and Killed Eliza Fletcher During Her Morning Run Pleads Guilty, Gets Life”, People, October 28, 2026, https://people.com/man-who-kidnapped-killed-eliza-fletcher-during-her-morning-run-pleads-guilty-gets-life-8735773, Accessed August 8, 2026  CBS AP, “Man pleads guilty to kidnapping and killing Eliza Fletcher, Memphis teacher abducted during morning run”, CBS News, October 28, 2024, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/eliza-fletcher-murder-cleotha-abston-pleads-guilty-memphis-teacher-jogging/, Accessed August 8, 2026