Cleotha Abston Henderson was waiting on his trial scheduled for February 10th, 2025 facing a first degree murder charge and especially aggravated kidnapping charge. Today Henderson pleaded guilty to first degree murder, before Shelby County Criminal Court Division 7 Judge Lee Coffee.
Eliza Fletcher’s family released a statement through DA Mulroy that was read in court today.
“We have no idea what happened to you to turn you into someone so filled with a desire to hurt people. Whatever it was, it does not excuse or explain what you have done. You have changed our lives forever, and nothing will ever be the same. Your actions were evil. There is no other word for it. You murdered Liza, even though she did nothing to deserve it. She did not hurt you. In fact, she would’ve been the first to help if you needed it.”
