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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two 15-year-old boys charged in the murder of Memphis pastor Autura Eason- Williams will learn later this month whether they will be tried as adults Monday morning, the teenagers faced a hearing in Juvenile Court. The hearing was reset for Oct. 24, at which time the judge said it will be decided […]

UPDATE: According to MPD, the teens involved in the carjacking and chase have been connected to events surrounding the death of Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams. Police say the juveniles matched the description of the suspects from the homicide of Eason-Williams and they are continuing to investigate. A 15-year-old boy was charged in the pastor’s death […]

This story has been updated to reflect that two of the teens are facing charges. One teen was released without charges. UPDATE: According to MPD, a group of teens that were involved in a carjacking and police chase in Berclair Tuesday morning have been connected to the events surrounding the death of Rev. Dr. Autura […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — District Attorney Amy Weirich wants to charge two 15-year-olds accused of killing pastor Autura Eason-Williams as adults, but one of the pastor’s family members believes this case is a chance for them to change. Speaking on her 31st birthday, the pastor’s oldest daughter Ayanna Hampton said that is not what her mother […]

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 […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A local non-profit wants to combat crime by mentoring young men and boys of color. My Brother’s Keeper – Memphis is set to officially launch on Thursday, June 28th. The program’s executive director, Timothy Harri, says the goal of the group is to provide a better path for young men and boys as […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–The deadly carjacking of a Memphis pastor was a random attack, a witness said during suspect Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora’s court appearance Wednesday. Rodriguez-Tabora, 21, is accused of taking part in a carjacking resulting in the death of Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams in July. One witness was Memphis Homicide Detective Sergeant Qadeer Smith who says Rodriguez-Tabora […]

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 husband of a slain Memphis pastor is calling for justice to the fullest extent for two 15-year-old suspects who have been charged with her death. It is a nightmare that replays for Darrell Eason-Williams. “She was out there in the yard, seconds, minutes later they came knocking on the door,” he recalled. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – – Friends and family honored Rev. Autura Eason-Williams during a private prayer service Tuesday night at Capleville United Methodist Church. Police said the prominent Memphis pastor was shot and killed outside her Whitehaven home during a carjacking Monday afternoon.  “Sleep has been rough,” cousin Daryl Lewis said. “Trying to make sense of […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn — Carjackings have increased over the last three years according to numbers provided by the Memphis Police Department. A local pastor, Autura Eason-Williams, was killed outside her home in Whitehaven Monday evening the latest fatality in a rising crime wave. “Incidents like these should make everyone have sleepless nights. It should make everyone […]