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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. — 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. — 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.– Family, friends, and fellow church members gathered Wednesday for the funeral of Pastor Autura Eason-Williams who was killed in a carjacking at her home last month. In a funeral service streamed online, the face of Pastor Autura Eason-Williams filled the church. More than 250 people took part in Wednesday’s services virtually through Zoom. From a […]

UPDATE: Family and friends will gather to remember Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams beginning August 2. A viewing will be held at Anthony Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas at 4 p.m. Eason-Williams’ funeral will be on August 3 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Tennessee at 10 a.m. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The two […]

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.– 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 […]

UPDATE: The District Attorney’s Office is seeking to have the second 15-year-old suspect tried as an adult in Eason-Williams’ death, according to DA Amy Weirich. “Because of the facts, the serious nature of this case and this offender’s criminal history, I am seeking transfer of this case to adult court as well,” Weirich said. MEMPHIS, […]

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 — The teenagers charged with carjacking and killing of a Memphis pastor could be tried as adults, according to Shelby County District Attorney Amy Weirich. Memphis Police have said that two 15-year-olds and a 20-year-old have been charged with the death of Pastor Autura Eason-Williams. The two 15-year-olds could now face adult charges. […]