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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two of three suspects in the murder of a Memphis pastor appeared in court Wednesday morning. Wearing a blue and white dress shirt and slacks, Miguel Andrade was in front of a judge for the first time since the death of Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams in July. His case was moved from […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One of the two defendants accused in the murder and robbery of a Memphis pastor pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday. Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora, 21, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in the death of Dr. Autura Eason-Williams during a carjacking last July. Rodriguez-Tabora remains in jail […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people were indicted in the death of a Memphis pastor who was shot and killed in the driveway of her home last year, the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Miguel Andrade, 15, and Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora, 21, were indicted for two counts of first-degree murder and especially aggravated robbery in […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The teen charged as an adult in the killing of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams is out on bond and possibly back in school. According to court records, 15-year-old Miguel Andrade posted the $200,000 bond last week. Andrade is said to have fired the shots killing Pastor Eason-Williams. Back in January, when the judge set his bond, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A beloved event, bringing many community members together, returns to downtown Memphis for the first time in almost three years. It’s a return that organizers and community members agree is a timely one. WREG was there and explains why it’s back from its hiatus. Saturday morning, dozens gathered outside 201 Poplar to hold […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The teens charged in the murder of Memphis pastor Autura Eason-Williams were back in juvenile court Friday morning. This appearance was to make a final decision on whether they will be tried as adults. WREG was there for the hearing, and has more on what’s next in a case that’s shocked the […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Another hearing was scheduled for Monday in the death of Memphis Pastor Autura Eason Williams. The two teens charged with her murder headed back to Juvenile Court where a judge could decide if they’ll face trial as adults. Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon has set a date for a transfer hearing for […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tanita Hilliard made a wish the night a shooter livestreamed himself driving around Memphis, firing at people: “I hope it isn’t one of my babies.” She paused the video to study the young man. “I know that face,” she thought. She sent a screenshot to some former students. Is this him? […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– The judge who will decide whether to charge two teenagers accused of killing a Memphis pastor as adults or juveniles says he still needs more time. Pastor Autura Eason-Williams’ family is still waiting to learn if the two teenagers charged with her murder will be tried as juveniles or adults more than four […]

SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. — A gun pointed to their head. Yanked from their cars. Sometimes, the trigger was pulled. The stories are terrifying, but what’s equally alarming, the number of juveniles committing the crimes and the small consequence some are facing due to state law. In July, beloved Rev. Autura Eason-Williams was shot and killed […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– Two teens charged in the murder of a Memphis pastor will have to wait three more weeks before learning if they will be tried as adults. Judge Tarik Sugarmon said Monday the state still needs more time to make a determination on whether to seek a transfer for the two 15-year-olds charged in […]