Crime & Justice

Cops Botched Rape Case That Could’ve Saved Eliza Fletcher, Suit Claims

‘DID NOTHING’

Alicia Franklin is suing the city of Memphis, saying Fletcher’s murder could have been prevented had police tested her rape kit sooner.

Emily Shugerman
Emily Shugerman 

Senior Reporter

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Emily Shugerman

Emily Shugerman

Senior Reporter

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