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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. — 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 […]

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.– Two 15-year-olds charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a Memphis minister will remain in juvenile custody after a hearing to decide whether they would be transferred and tried as adults was delayed Monday. The murder of 52-year-old Autura Eason-Williams sent shock waves through the community after she was gunned down on […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 17-year-old was arrested Friday night after being accused of a carjacking. Officers responded to a carjacking call in the 3000 block of Lamar Avenue just before 9 p.m. Friday. They later received information that the stolen vehicle was last seen at February Road and Peace Street in southwest Memphis. When officers […]

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. — With violence among faith leaders on the rise, pastors are now getting safety lessons. Bishops and pastors were away from their usual spot in the pulpit on Saturday morning. They were among the congregation learning about ways to protect their members and themselves from gun violence. “This is not grandma and grandpa’s […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn.– A Memphis organization met with community leaders Thursday to discuss ways to address crime among youth. Juvenile crime in Shelby County is under the microscope as it continues to plague the community. My Brother’s Keeper Memphis, a local organization, hosted a community round table with stakeholders to discuss the matter in an effort to address the […]

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. — 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 […]