The person who made the decision to release this dude from prison so soon should be held accountable. But that won't happen, the process will continue, and innocent people will be murdered.
These bought and paid for DAs and now judges are an absolute dredge on society. And it's only getting worse. It's sickening and all they'll do is restrict law abiding citizens rights to protect themselves, making citizens sitting ducks for the criminals these law makers constantly set free. Imagine if just ONE of these victims were also armed and was able to get a few off into this garbage criminal?! Just ONE person, that's all it takes. People NEED to arm themselves & practice practice practice and obviously live by the rules of safety. If they think getting rid of firearms is going to HELP they are just ridiculous. An armed society is a polite society. How many criminals are dumb enough to try this at a gun shop or cop shop?! This mayor or the sheriff, or SOMEONE needs to look at why VIOLENT criminals are being set free.... And not just yap about it. DO SOMETHING about it. I carry 24/7 (aside from where I'm not supposed to, which is stupid bc those are ALWAYS the places you're probably going to need it most), because I refuse to be a sitting duck or a hiding "hostage" bc some DA set a violent criminal free LONG before they ever should have been set free. They also need to have mandatory treatment in prison. Instead of these gross talking heads giving themselves raises, or spending thousands every year on office furniture, they need to spend money on prison programs & don't make them optional. Anger management, cognitive behavior therapy, drug rehab, and have a vocational training program for those who are coming close to the end of their sentence so they'll have SOME skill to help them be productive members of society. And bring back 3 strike laws for violent offenders.
If prisons actually tried to rehabilitate people, then they'd see who isn't progressing and not consider early release. We are just storing people like old cars that'll have the same problems and worse when released.
Exactly. Accountability all the way up the ladder in all government matters. Especially with all the years of corruption and deceit by the people in charge in every single department and office in city government. Enough is enough and we've had more than enough.
The woman just getting off work still in her scrubs he killed in front of her child who took the time to try and help him because she thought he was hurt really bothers me….this dude is one of the most evil vile creatures somebody has ever created.
If every violent offender was promptly executed, then these things would not be happening over and over again. I would have no problem with the death penalty for EVERY violent offender because they will just continue their life of violence after release, as we have clearly seen here. It would solve the problem of prison overcrowding as well.
Wrong, their are many countries that do just that, executed criminals for just about anything..they don't have the judicial utopia you claim will be the outcome...we used to hang 14 olds over a horse, didn't change a dam thing just made the bad guys worse...
Yes same with the guy who killed the 34 year old preschool teacher he was released from jail as well and besides all that at age 12 he raped a male like seriously
How in the heck is someone who was charged with two previous attempts at ATTEMPTED 1st degree murder pled down to involuntary manslaughter and only does 11 months of a ridiculous 3 year sentence? The DA's office and mayor's office and elected officials are responsible for what happened. My deepest condolences to the families involved.
Yeah then let him out early again so he can do it again.... He shouldn't have been out of jail in the first place after serving only 11 months of a three year prison sentence for first degree attempted murder. Unfucking believable... let this be a lesson to people that arming yourselves is one of the most important things you can do because of people like this
Memphis is suffering from the same issues that alot of cities are suffering through. Police department budgets are dwindling, the courts are too soft on violent criminals, which in turn makes criminals less fearful of prosecution. Alot of of our cities are turning in Gotham, except for the fact Batman aint coming to save you lol. There is hope though, and I always refer back to comment I read about 3 years ago. "Bad people need to fear the day when decent people turn their fantasies into reality "
@@Varoluna6 I agree with you. But I believe that an R or a D by the name really doesn't matter. We have to research these people and not take there word for it.
If y’all are actually from Memphis you know that this has been going on for WAY longer than any of the “progressive” policies we see trying to be implemented today. Memphis was the murder capital of the US when I was in my early 20s, and I’m 40 years old. The city has had an infection for a long time that is turning into an all out rot.
Open up the death penalty within each state, how some criminal operate is like prison is not a bad place for them anymore. If murder happens like a shoot out injuring and killing innocent people, then it should be questioned for the death penalty. The idea is that you are dangerous to society and can't be trusted to continue living.
I ALWAYS said the death penalty should be legal and it should be the families burden to kill the person not someone that works for the state where they gotta have that on their conscience. If the person is given the death sentence then the kin of the victim must fire the gun, flip the switch, inject the needle, release the gas etc.if they decide to carry it out.That is fair and balanced. Doing it this way is best it puts the authority in the victims families hands. Many times people forgive and the person is still executed, other times they want them dead and their not executed.
Not much chance of that happening. They just elected a new DA who pledged to be more sympathetic to the criminals because the previous DA was too tough on criminals and she would prosecute 17 yr olds as adults for murder.
I heard some young adult age boys bragging about the cities they were from. Bragging rights included murder rates, crime rates, how "hard" their cities were, how many garden tools their cities had, much much drugs were in their cities and how ghetto their cities were. When did it become cool to want want this for your community?
@@holylandfan3275 so if we’re blaming music for people’s behaviors then we should also blame metal music for violent criminals since it’s often more gruesome than rap music
Empathy, Sympathy, Compassion, Comfort, and Understanding to these criminals? I think most citizens are realizing, that these so called acts of love. Just ain't cutting the mustard..
Agree, even JESUS said to be wise as a serpent and simple as a dove… He also said: Do not give the pearls to the pigs they will just trample them. (Matthew 10:16; Matthew 7:6)
It won't. They'll blame legal gun owners and punish them instead. 🙄 Because we all know how safe No Gun Zones run by Democrat leaders are. I strongly believe that an armed society is a polite society. You don't see many people trying to shoot up or rob a gun shop or a cop shop 🤷♀️
@@Em22-wtf Agreed. The worst thing to do is disarm law abiding citizens, while the criminals and sick F's are still armed. It's Left, liberal, Woke , insanity. We need the Republicans to run things right again.
@@Gumdrops8739 Simple. Get rid of the idiot Dumbocrats. Initiate gun courses, (real) background checks, criminal record- no gun. Initiate (true) metal wellness testing and psychological evaluations on everyone. Those who fail these - no gun. Those who pass can get a gun. Let law enforcement do their jobs and start back the shoot to kill doctrine. Bring in the military and round up all gangs and members. Have them build their own new prisons. Lock 'em up. Stop immigration cold. Build the wall. Bring back the death penalty. Need I go on, I think you get the idea. In other words, make America Great again. Simple
I pray for all the lives lost, those injured and their families. We need the whole law enforcement communities, judges and Da’s and attorney’s to do their jobs honestly, with integrity no matter who has broken the law. I sincerely hope we the people can change what is going on, it’s a huge task but there isn’t a choice. Obviously, the current trend isn’t working. God Bless us all and keep us safe!
@@jeffhayes2288 also the Supreme Court ruled that cops don't legally have a duty to serve. They did hear gun shots in Uvalde, LOTS of them. They released the footage. Those cops STILL stood outside and did nothing. ONE cop tried over and over and couldn't get A SINGLE cop to back him. Not even the cop whose wife was texting from INSIDE the classroom saying she was shot.... He was there the whole time, in the hallway, & didn't even back up the cop that tried to go in. Watch the chnl "Good Luck America" I'd put the link, but it'll just get removed... He has a few videos about it and breaks it down as a retired LEO, he's awesome too, lol, love Rick. And I always say the same thing to people.... Cops show up after the fact. Imagine if just ONE of these victims were armed & able to get a couple shots off into this criminal?! You don't see criminals robbing gun shops or cop stations. I strongly believe an armed society is a polite society. If you are a violent criminal looking to truly hurt people are you going to pick the place you know most people are probably armed.... Or are you going to go the path of least resistance and pick a "no gun zone"? Criminals look for opportunity, don't be one.
@@mhmorris2018 born and raised there but left 15 years ago. I think we are seeing the products of the current welfare system. Women being paid to have unwanted fatherless children raised in government housing projects.
I commend the police agencies that have been involved in the last few weeks and know they are overburdened with the challenges of Memphis crime. Glad to see Strickland show some emotion. Mulroy is trying to show empathy and compassion which is NOT the message Memphis needs right now. It should be if you commit crime you WILL BE held fully accountable. None of this 'Restorative Justice' crap. That might work at an elementary school level, but we are talking about grown adults that have no sense of moral value. Convict and put these people away, reform is a dream. If you don't believe me, look at the stats from the Dept of Justice Statistics. An estimated 68% of released prisoners were arrested within 3 years, 79% within 6 years, and 83% within 9 years. You can't save a soul that doesn't want to be saved, but you can protect those that try to live life the way it was meant to be lived.
Shut your mouth. You create monsters then complain about your work. I'm sure this guy dealt with enough normalized hatred from whites before he snapped. You cowards never want to talk about that...
We are having similar issues in New Orleans. Our jails are revolving doors. They keep letting people out and their crimes escalate because they know they aren’t going to get in trouble. These historic cities deserve better.
If it was you'll never know. Apparently white people can't be victims of hate crimes, and can only be perpetrators. At least that's what I'm sure the shooter was told growing up
He wasn't crying at all unfortunately . Look at him... It's clear he has severe mental issues and needs to be in a psychiatric institute forever or get the death penalty I see no other way! I seen how it happened live as someone recorded it and it was horrific . I couldn't sleep last night I wasn't even there I can't imagine how the residents feel. It's disgusting what's happening in these end times. Prayers for the families!
I have no problem with suspending somebody's welfare benefits if they can't take care of the kids that we as society are paying for. I also have no problem removing children or chronically truant from parents
@@joeblow6384 You do realize the system created the fatherless homes. Blacks were the most married race in the 60s. Weak, insecure whitey couldn't handle that and decided to target black families. Now, here we are.
I totally agree that the justice system is broken, it has been for years , not just in Memphis but in other cities as well., As I sit here and watch these reporters/vultures, try to find someone to blame all I can think about are the victims who truly deserve justice so let's put the blame where it belongs, On The Criminal. It's not the guns it's not the police it's the criminals fault. We are all victims of the Justice System bcuz it just doesn't work. May God Help Us All..
And his lawyer don't want the chief to call him a predator: and the judge like he agrees that's why Memphis the way it is these weak laws :judges and layers everything for the criminal its time to get rid of them
I can't stand reporters. They're like sharks who smell blood & just circle the bleeder. I had a bad experience during my high school graduation.... 4 days before there was a horrific car accident that took the lives of 2 classmates, the 2 voted best looking or most popular, oddly enough. And they were both literally friends with everyone, but the girl (Margo) was one of my best friends, we were excited bc she was sitting in front of me during graduation.... Instead I had to stare at an empty chair that had her gown draped over it and her cap on her seat. It was the worst day ever.... And as SOON as we walked off the field there were the disgusting reporters who just couldn't WAIT to stuff a mic in our faces while asking STUPID questions like "how did it feel to have to sit behind her empty chair?" are you fn kidding me??!! Like how insensitive and gross and I've HATED reporters ever since. They are the worst of humanity
@@millychap7849 The problem is you can only keep so many people in solitary confinement the rest of their lives before the community starts reacting. Once these Maniacs are created I grant you there's nothing else you can do, except throw them in a hole and drop a rock on it. If you ask me that's too good for this little punk, it's obvious he's a psycho who's played too much GTA and the reaction once he gets into prison will probably be that he's a celebrity or something. Of course, there will be other people in prison who will want to take his ass out, and let's hope they get to him before he even gets to trial, because lots of guys in prison just for drugs or something do not like the idea of their family members being killed by Grand theft Auto wannabes, and as long as you're already in prison, well, s*** happens
@@millychap7849 i agree with your comment, these city hall hustlers are showing us exactly who they are we cant anything resembling justice if justice is not going in, the unjust and the just cant coexist.
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life taken. "A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
This is the best oppoietunity for Memphis police to use AR15. These criminals are not afraid anymore and no more respect for Law and Order. Change the Justice system to make it easier for authorities to prevent, monitor and prosecute these criminals and difficult for these evil incarnate to do their evil things.
Sympathies and prayers to all affected. That could've very well have been me or my co-worker... We travel I-240 and pass under Norris Road a lot. This crazy world gets wilder by the day. Just had two brothers shank up a bunch of innocent people in Canada now this happens in Memphis a couple days later.
If you kill that should be done same to the person killing Forget about Courts, Judges & DA waste of taxpayers money. Get rid of that person immediately no good to be in this world. Parents of those killers shame on you, you brought that kid to this world well take responsibility of how you raised that kid. That is So EVIL👹. The family of the victims should sue the judges & DA for letting this animals out from cage.
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life removed. " A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
STOP RELEASING THESE CRIMINALS EARLY! If Cleotha Abston hadn’t been released early my friend would be alive & her children would still be able to hug their mother!!! 🥺 This is ridiculous & preventable
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life taken." A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
If Memphis will finally do what Chicago has failed to do, and start dismantling these violent gangs, then we will continue having these boring, 'after the fact', press conferences.
Yes PRAY DEEPLY because your system is broken and irreparable. Your Court, prosecutors, judges, deputies, maintain decent people in jail and the habitual and convicted felons are on the streets without any consequences. You praise the criminals and bonds are guaranteed for them. It is unfair and you all should be accounted for the all of this. It is hard and unfair for some and for the criminals . Yes they are punish but the wrong ones. You ALL need to act accordingly. People are tired of how the system function and incarceration does not rehabilitate anyone. It is a hostile environment that is not conducive to the person and you all are the creators of what we are suffering now. GOD has mercy on us.
I just keep hearing Memphis PD and representatives offer condolences. Where’s your outrage that your city has become so violent? Tennessee didn’t use to be this way? I thought it was a state that was generally known for being conservative and tough on crime.
Democrats voted for this. I don't hear any complaints. If the jogger story was a black female killed by a white guy the president would be in Memphis right here.
@@magitekarms60 Nashville should never be considered part of the cure for crime cities in any city other than Nashville. Memphis needs to handle this and own this. The people are responsible for making there city responsible.
This is such an important question, the most important one of all, IMHO. There should be mass town hall type programs where all voices are heard from, with an emphasis on victims and their families input on what they would like to see done. What is happening now is so obviously not working for our society.
Speeches, praise and accolades to law enforcement, this is so awful to the citizens of Memphis.....unfortnately repeat offender, again, released early.....blah blah do we really think things will change, no, not really. Citizens have to defend themselves; you are not going to be rescued, you must defend yourself and family with firearms, be vigilant, evil is manifesting.
Yall see the same pattern in memphis that the public who live there have been seeing for 10 to 15 yrs,,,,buckwheat even thought it was funny after arrested
this isn’t the only hell hole 🕳, go to other bigger cities and see what crimes happen there , this happens in other places too , it’s just not being recently lol online and possibly solved Vs not solved. We have a national crime problem issues
So sorry what happened and people please please pray for you all city and people to be safe and love each other's family members Amen and pray to God everyday when you all get up everyday Amen cause our God wants to hear that you all do believe in him Amen 🙏 ❤ always to God
Eliza “Liza” Wellford Fletcher, 34, went home to her Savior on September 2, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1987 in Memphis, TN, to adoring parents, Adele Orgill Wellford and James Beasley Wellford. Following graduation from the Hutchison School in 2006, Liza played soccer for the University of Memphis and later completed her undergraduate education at Baylor University. She received a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Belmont University. She devoted her work and boundless childlike energy to her students at Promise Academy and later her Junior Kindergarten students at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. As with everything Liza took on, she nurtured and cared for her students with her whole heart. A strong believer in the importance of personal growth, she was not afraid to be vulnerable. To the contrary, she embraced it. A born athlete, Liza’s passion for sports extended from childhood teams to collegiate competition to excellence in marathons in adulthood. She found great joy in her morning runs with friends. She channeled her competitive nature into enthusiastic participation in all that she undertook. She truly walked and modeled the Christian life and trusted in her unwavering faith. Liza was a light to all who knew her. Her contagious smile and laughter could brighten any room. Liza was pure of heart and innocent in ways that made her see the very best in everyone she met. To know her was to love her and to be loved by her. Her impact is extraordinary, as is witnessed in the prayer groups, vigils held at the homes of friends and family, church and school gatherings, and memorial runs and walks held in her honor. The outpouring of love and grief would have surprised Liza, who never thought or acted as if she were something special - though she certainly was. Above all else, Liza’s most cherished role was that of wife and mother. After meeting at Second Presbyterian Church, she married her beloved husband, Richard James Fletcher III, on March 8, 2014, and they later welcomed their two rambunctious, joyful boys Richard James Fletcher IV and Harry Wellford Fletcher. She loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. Together as a family, they enjoyed outdoor adventures including boating, water sports, hiking, running, and biking. She was deeply admired by her family and friends for her passionate dedication to motherhood. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her parents, her brother, Gil Wellford, her grandmother, Irene Orgill, her father-in-law, Richard James Fletcher, Jr., and her sister-in-law, Annie Fletcher. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Katherine and Harry Wellford, her grandfather, Joe Orgill, and her mother-in-law, Diane Fletcher. Liza also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who love and miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held at Second Presbyterian Church at 10:00am on Saturday, September 10. The family requests that memorials be made to the Liza Wellford Fletcher Memorial Fund at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Christ Methodist Day School, and Second Presbyterian Church. “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold in me a willing spirit.” Psalm 51:12
Well they create all the problems. Don't act like this guy grew up in a loving society that nurtured him into being a productive man. A child who isn't embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. That's where society is right now.
Just curious about the name of the hardware company. I m an Aussie who works in construction. Sorry to hear about these horrific incidents btw. You really need to give these young dudes the death penalty and no appeals. No deterrent otherwise
@@ActiveAussie2024 Memphis is surrounded by some of the most conservative and heavily armed counties in the States. If this animal had escaped the city, he would have been put down where he sat. He’s lucky he was ‘taken into custody’. Patience for these subhumans is long gone and people are looking for opportunities to end the cycle of crime.
@@TheDude1764 As if most yt males aren't yellow belly cowards. He would have done whatever the fuck he wanted in those communities filled with half men
Why's nobody pointing out the fact that he was ⚫️ if this woulda been a white dude this woulda been all over the news it's also funny that this is not considered a hate crime but if it woulda been the other way around
Thank you for speaking out this is a serious problem today and the fact mf on Facebook probably praying for his mental health ,but not if he is white,it's a riot
I literally just said the same! I’m torn! I’m like we can’t have it both ways but damn, if he was 🤍 the whole world would have stopped for a moment just to find this man!
This kid was on drugs. Nobody does random stuff like that while simultaneously streaming on Facebook live. This country better start investing in its at-risk youth because there are only so many prisons a nation can build. Lock one up, and another will take his place. Create a robust, adequately funded social safety net, invest in early childhood development via free universal daycare and pre-school, assist parents by offering free early childhood parenting classes (this is taught in college... it can be provided free to the masses), create less crowded classrooms, offer free after school STEAM classes to all Title 1 schools, and push adoption via Public Service Announcements. Most American youth issues can be fixed or better managed... we have the money and the academic research to help these kids before it gets to this point. The ages of these people say a lot. Per neurological research, the parts of the brain that govern future thinking and self-control aren't fully formed until one is in their mid to late 20s.
Nobody in this country gets more money spent on them, and more special programs put in place for them, and receives more state, federal and private charity money given to them, than blk ppl, with less to show for it. It's time to address the facts. It's genetic.
This is the most hypocritical nation in this world...this same behavior is supported on so many platforms it's ridiculous until we stop promoting violence in video games music and movies our kids will continue to be desensitized to behavior that has real consequences on real life.....incarceration is not a long term solution
@@roringusanda2837 Well let's just say your right I believe 400 hundred years of unpaid servitude along with miseducation, redlining and housing projects infested with drugs from south of the border kinda does something to people
If police can get life terms for doing their jobs the people who let these criminals out early should be held responsible if the criminals commit more crimes
What you need is rehabilitation in the prison. If you cage a mad dog for 11 months or 234 months, it’s still going to be a mad dog. when it’s free. You have to get these ppl help!!
With some of these thugs its genetic. 28 convictions for serious crimes at 23 years old? That's not an attitude problem. That's subpar gene material there, and the only cure is shot of lead to the back of the head.
I wanted to just comment on the amazing job ABC24 reporters did tonight and early this morning getting the information out to the people to shelter in place. ABC24 reporting saved many people during this rampage, in my opinion. The people of Memphis, because they sheltered in place, gave their police force all their support to capture this man. To all the law enforcement involved, you did a tremendous job stopping and capturing this man. To all the people who gave information to the police through social media,, you are heroes. What most people do not understand during an incident like this, it is the people of the city who choose to report what they see, who are the eyes and ears for the police. If people stand back and do nothing, the police have a harder time to do their jobs. Thank you to those who chose to help to stop this man. We all have a responsibility to keep our families safe and make our communities safe. My prayers go out to all the victims and their families now and the coming days. Stay 901strong, let your voices be heard all the way to the state, and comfort each other in words and deeds.
Excellent comment! Thank you for taking the time to write this important message to all citizens in their respective communities. It's up to all of us to do our part .
@@kermitgray61 yes, the reporters and their editors are responsible for how the facts, information, etc. is reported all the time. In this event, there was no time for edited copy. With the pressure of ensuring people knew to stay in place, I believe ABC24 did a tremendous job. Being able to convey that type of information without sounding panicked is difficult, in my opinion. They repeated the shelter in place order several times. I believe getting that message out saved lives. I shudder to think what could have happened had ABC24 and the other local news had not worked so hard to get the information out for the shelter in place order.
Yeah, and the sad thing is Meta / Facebook allowed it. You can't say anything that goes against their agenda without getting banned or "fact checked" but yet crap like this doesn't get blocked?? I hope the victim's family members sue the hell out of Meta / Facebook for airing the deaths of their loved ones just like Kobe Bryant's wife sued and won.
Too much a heart too much a murder too many innocent people this really hurts I had two killed teenagers and one week June and one was only visiting from Texas a visitor here for two weeks 19 years old the pain in me is unbearable but I pray for peace
I truly don't understand how you can be a human and do nothing but shoot random innocent people is the way to go about your day this is ridiculous man.
More laws against citizens will cause more violence. People don't want to follow the rules of a government that doesn't believe in following the rules itself. We just need the ability and the willingness to defend ourselves. The police are not going to save you only punish who hurts you
The person who made the decision to release this dude from prison so soon should be held accountable. But that won't happen, the process will continue, and innocent people will be murdered.
Agreed this is happening way too often
$32,000 a yr for each inmate could be why they release violent humans over & over. DP is cheaper. Hanging should come back when they r mass killers!
These bought and paid for DAs and now judges are an absolute dredge on society. And it's only getting worse.
It's sickening and all they'll do is restrict law abiding citizens rights to protect themselves, making citizens sitting ducks for the criminals these law makers constantly set free.
Imagine if just ONE of these victims were also armed and was able to get a few off into this garbage criminal?! Just ONE person, that's all it takes. People NEED to arm themselves & practice practice practice and obviously live by the rules of safety. If they think getting rid of firearms is going to HELP they are just ridiculous.
An armed society is a polite society. How many criminals are dumb enough to try this at a gun shop or cop shop?!
This mayor or the sheriff, or SOMEONE needs to look at why VIOLENT criminals are being set free.... And not just yap about it. DO SOMETHING about it.
I carry 24/7 (aside from where I'm not supposed to, which is stupid bc those are ALWAYS the places you're probably going to need it most), because I refuse to be a sitting duck or a hiding "hostage" bc some DA set a violent criminal free LONG before they ever should have been set free.
They also need to have mandatory treatment in prison. Instead of these gross talking heads giving themselves raises, or spending thousands every year on office furniture, they need to spend money on prison programs & don't make them optional. Anger management, cognitive behavior therapy, drug rehab, and have a vocational training program for those who are coming close to the end of their sentence so they'll have SOME skill to help them be productive members of society. And bring back 3 strike laws for violent offenders.
If prisons actually tried to rehabilitate people, then they'd see who isn't progressing and not consider early release. We are just storing people like old cars that'll have the same problems and worse when released.
Exactly. Accountability all the way up the ladder in all government matters. Especially with all the years of corruption and deceit by the people in charge in every single department and office in city government. Enough is enough and we've had more than enough.
The woman just getting off work still in her scrubs he killed in front of her child who took the time to try and help him because she thought he was hurt really bothers me….this dude is one of the most evil vile creatures somebody has ever created.
In front of her child....and god too. Sad. Glad I didn't see that.
@@timothytruth8139 AntiChrists r trying to rule!
Bothers me too.
I agree, UNDER THE JAIL 👎
@Janese724 Plenty of white guys go on kamikaze missions, but then they're school shootings or something
If every violent offender was promptly executed, then these things would not be happening over and over again. I would have no problem with the death penalty for EVERY violent offender because they will just continue their life of violence after release, as we have clearly seen here. It would solve the problem of prison overcrowding as well.
Wrong, their are many countries that do just that, executed criminals for just about anything..they don't have the judicial utopia you claim will be the outcome...we used to hang 14 olds over a horse, didn't change a dam thing just made the bad guys worse...
Double Amen. Bring back the Main Street hanging or the guillotine. Crime would drop instantly.
Amen
Right. Immediately destroy them
Yes same with the guy who killed the 34 year old preschool teacher he was released from jail as well and besides all that at age 12 he raped a male like seriously
Forget trials and courts. Execute these offenders on sight. Regardless of age.
As necessary if all else interventions fails firsts
Nope exterminate
shot and forgot
You need to read more history. Getting rid of courts would lead to absolute tyranny and chaos.
How in the heck is someone who was charged with two previous attempts at ATTEMPTED 1st degree murder pled down to involuntary manslaughter and only does 11 months of a ridiculous 3 year sentence? The DA's office and mayor's office and elected officials are responsible for what happened. My deepest condolences to the families involved.
Thank you to all involved in catching this guy
Yeah then let him out early again so he can do it again.... He shouldn't have been out of jail in the first place after serving only 11 months of a three year prison sentence for first degree attempted murder. Unfucking believable... let this be a lesson to people that arming yourselves is one of the most important things you can do because of people like this
He should have recieved life in prison
And also getting these liberals who believe in unicorns and fairy dust out of office!!!
Good lord attempted murder should be at least 10 years.
Memphis is suffering from the same issues that alot of cities are suffering through. Police department budgets are dwindling, the courts are too soft on violent criminals, which in turn makes criminals less fearful of prosecution. Alot of of our cities are turning in Gotham, except for the fact Batman aint coming to save you lol. There is hope though, and I always refer back to comment I read about 3 years ago. "Bad people need to fear the day when decent people turn their fantasies into reality "
Well you can thank Democrats for that...
@@Varoluna6 I agree with you. But I believe that an R or a D by the name really doesn't matter. We have to research these people and not take there word for it.
You're exactly right
the giant still sleeps
If y’all are actually from Memphis you know that this has been going on for WAY longer than any of the “progressive” policies we see trying to be implemented today. Memphis was the murder capital of the US when I was in my early 20s, and I’m 40 years old. The city has had an infection for a long time that is turning into an all out rot.
I can't even imagine encountering a nut like this. Praying for these families. Smdh
You can pray for the seven murders next weekend, too.
You be gone .. stay safe nothing is promised
Yall like guys like this yall find it cute...
You probably would give him youre number
If you do. Don't make eye contact. They know no better.
Open up the death penalty within each state, how some criminal operate is like prison is not a bad place for them anymore. If murder happens like a shoot out injuring and killing innocent people, then it should be questioned for the death penalty. The idea is that you are dangerous to society and can't be trusted to continue living.
I ALWAYS said the death penalty should be legal and it should be the families burden to kill the person not someone that works for the state where they gotta have that on their conscience. If the person is given the death sentence then the kin of the victim must fire the gun, flip the switch, inject the needle, release the gas etc.if they decide to carry it out.That is fair and balanced. Doing it this way is best it puts the authority in the victims families hands. Many times people forgive and the person is still executed, other times they want them dead and their not executed.
Prison = 🏝... Death penalty is the only answer for some.. 👿
Honestly time for some real genuine prosecutor accountability, so genuine and solid it sets a right now example!
Not much chance of that happening. They just elected a new DA who pledged to be more sympathetic to the criminals because the previous DA was too tough on criminals and she would prosecute 17 yr olds as adults for murder.
Time for people to get back to God, not church, not pastors but God.
Public execution.
N words will not care
I heard some young adult age boys bragging about the cities they were from. Bragging rights included murder rates, crime rates, how "hard" their cities were, how many garden tools their cities had, much much drugs were in their cities and how ghetto their cities were.
When did it become cool to want want this for your community?
Now you know who the 40% are who still favor Biden.
Because these rap videos encourage all of this thug junk.
@@holylandfan3275 so if we’re blaming music for people’s behaviors then we should also blame metal music for violent criminals since it’s often more gruesome than rap music
@@allisontallantmcculley1047 it's almost like some cultures are better than others
@@allisontallantmcculley1047 you’re making to much sense
Empathy, Sympathy, Compassion, Comfort, and Understanding to these criminals? I think most citizens are realizing, that these so called acts of love. Just ain't cutting the mustard..
Agree, even JESUS said to be wise as a serpent and simple as a dove… He also said: Do not give the pearls to the pigs they will just trample them. (Matthew 10:16; Matthew 7:6)
Damn right!!!!
Sociopaths dont chg. Why is USA raising so many?
@@spicyirwin5835 easier to control dumb nation rather than educated one
The politicians and judicial system needs to be held accountable
No the Black community needs to be held accountable.
It won't. They'll blame legal gun owners and punish them instead. 🙄 Because we all know how safe No Gun Zones run by Democrat leaders are.
I strongly believe that an armed society is a polite society. You don't see many people trying to shoot up or rob a gun shop or a cop shop 🤷♀️
@@Em22-wtf Agreed. The worst thing to do is disarm law abiding citizens, while the criminals and sick F's are still armed. It's Left, liberal, Woke , insanity. We need the Republicans to run things right again.
@@darkness3308 how would you propose that they do that?
@@Gumdrops8739 Simple. Get rid of the idiot Dumbocrats. Initiate gun courses, (real) background checks, criminal record- no gun. Initiate (true) metal wellness testing and psychological evaluations on everyone. Those who fail these - no gun. Those who pass can get a gun.
Let law enforcement do their jobs and start back the shoot to kill doctrine. Bring in the military and round up all gangs and members. Have them build their own new prisons. Lock 'em up. Stop immigration cold. Build the wall. Bring back the death penalty.
Need I go on, I think you get the idea. In other words, make America Great again. Simple
I pray for all the lives lost, those injured and their families. We need the whole law enforcement communities, judges and Da’s and attorney’s to do their jobs honestly, with integrity no matter who has broken the law.
I sincerely hope we the people can change what is going on, it’s a huge task but there isn’t a choice. Obviously, the current trend isn’t working.
God Bless us all and keep us safe!
It's not going to change unless we start paying closer attention to local politics and elections. Check these candidates thoroughly
@Pedocratsor Pedomats u sound so dumb bro
Don't forget to pray for the seven murder victims this weekend, too.
@@jeffhayes2288 also the Supreme Court ruled that cops don't legally have a duty to serve. They did hear gun shots in Uvalde, LOTS of them. They released the footage. Those cops STILL stood outside and did nothing. ONE cop tried over and over and couldn't get A SINGLE cop to back him. Not even the cop whose wife was texting from INSIDE the classroom saying she was shot.... He was there the whole time, in the hallway, & didn't even back up the cop that tried to go in. Watch the chnl "Good Luck America" I'd put the link, but it'll just get removed... He has a few videos about it and breaks it down as a retired LEO, he's awesome too, lol, love Rick.
And I always say the same thing to people.... Cops show up after the fact. Imagine if just ONE of these victims were armed & able to get a couple shots off into this criminal?! You don't see criminals robbing gun shops or cop stations. I strongly believe an armed society is a polite society. If you are a violent criminal looking to truly hurt people are you going to pick the place you know most people are probably armed.... Or are you going to go the path of least resistance and pick a "no gun zone"? Criminals look for opportunity, don't be one.
I PRAY FOR ALL THE LIVES LOST THOSE INJURED AND THEIR FAMILIES WE NEED THE WHOLE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITIES JUDGES AND DA’S AND ATTORNEYS
Memphis needs an intervention.
I live in Memphis and you’re absolutely correct
@@mhmorris2018 born and raised there but left 15 years ago. I think we are seeing the products of the current welfare system. Women being paid to have unwanted fatherless children raised in government housing projects.
@@PLAZALOT58 You making a very good point there.
They need to buy a few million tickets and ship all The Spookaboo the hell out of the USA. Nothing short of that will fix a thing.
If they think mulroy the new DA gonna help look at him he don't even wanna talk about stiff punishment; He not going even try watch and see
just 11 months for attempted murder, then getting out early, good system in place.
@Lul Shield What ever happened to the Canaanites?
Yeah, it's all about making money from the for profit prisons, not making society better
A friend of my,,spent 8 yrs in jail,,for the same charge,,whats going on!?!?!?😕
RIP to all the victims and my condolences
Pray for the next victims tomorrow, too. An early prayer.
you just repeat what they say
I commend the police agencies that have been involved in the last few weeks and know they are overburdened with the challenges of Memphis crime. Glad to see Strickland show some emotion. Mulroy is trying to show empathy and compassion which is NOT the message Memphis needs right now. It should be if you commit crime you WILL BE held fully accountable. None of this 'Restorative Justice' crap. That might work at an elementary school level, but we are talking about grown adults that have no sense of moral value. Convict and put these people away, reform is a dream. If you don't believe me, look at the stats from the Dept of Justice Statistics. An estimated 68% of released prisoners were arrested within 3 years, 79% within 6 years, and 83% within 9 years. You can't save a soul that doesn't want to be saved, but you can protect those that try to live life the way it was meant to be lived.
I agree👍🏼
If you murder someone you should have NO rights
Shut your mouth. You create monsters then complain about your work. I'm sure this guy dealt with enough normalized hatred from whites before he snapped. You cowards never want to talk about that...
We are having similar issues in New Orleans. Our jails are revolving doors. They keep letting people out and their crimes escalate because they know they aren’t going to get in trouble. These historic cities deserve better.
Can we get an update on the race of the victims was this a targeted hate crime?
Stop trying to make some about race. Apparently black and whites was killed. R u happy now
If it was you'll never know. Apparently white people can't be victims of hate crimes, and can only be perpetrators.
At least that's what I'm sure the shooter was told growing up
He didn’t have a scratch on his face. Normally the police beat the living sh*t out people like this!
Yeah they can't do that anymore and the criminals know it. That is why she was smiling so smugly in his mugshot.
“We beat his ass now he’s in the back crying like a bitch”
Thank you
where did they say that lol?
He wasn't crying at all unfortunately . Look at him... It's clear he has severe mental issues and needs to be in a psychiatric institute forever or get the death penalty I see no other way! I seen how it happened live as someone recorded it and it was horrific . I couldn't sleep last night I wasn't even there I can't imagine how the residents feel. It's disgusting what's happening in these end times. Prayers for the families!
@@joeblow6384 😂
They didn’t
But she wanted to say it
I have no problem with suspending somebody's welfare benefits if they can't take care of the kids that we as society are paying for. I also have no problem removing children or chronically truant from parents
I say no father in the home no welfare. And it should last only two years to get them on their feet and your benefits will run out for good.
So children are removed from relatives; then what?
@@joeblow6384 You do realize the system created the fatherless homes. Blacks were the most married race in the 60s.
Weak, insecure whitey couldn't handle that and decided to target black families. Now, here we are.
I totally agree that the justice system is broken, it has been for years , not just in Memphis but in other cities as well., As I sit here and watch these reporters/vultures, try to find someone to blame all I can think about are the victims who truly deserve justice so let's put the blame where it belongs, On The Criminal. It's not the guns it's not the police it's the criminals fault. We are all victims of the Justice System bcuz it just doesn't work. May God Help Us All..
And his lawyer don't want the chief to call him a predator: and the judge like he agrees that's why Memphis the way it is these weak laws :judges and layers everything for the criminal its time to get rid of them
I can't stand reporters. They're like sharks who smell blood & just circle the bleeder. I had a bad experience during my high school graduation.... 4 days before there was a horrific car accident that took the lives of 2 classmates, the 2 voted best looking or most popular, oddly enough. And they were both literally friends with everyone, but the girl (Margo) was one of my best friends, we were excited bc she was sitting in front of me during graduation.... Instead I had to stare at an empty chair that had her gown draped over it and her cap on her seat. It was the worst day ever.... And as SOON as we walked off the field there were the disgusting reporters who just couldn't WAIT to stuff a mic in our faces while asking STUPID questions like "how did it feel to have to sit behind her empty chair?" are you fn kidding me??!! Like how insensitive and gross and I've HATED reporters ever since. They are the worst of humanity
@@millychap7849 The problem is you can only keep so many people in solitary confinement the rest of their lives before the community starts reacting. Once these Maniacs are created I grant you there's nothing else you can do, except throw them in a hole and drop a rock on it. If you ask me that's too good for this little punk, it's obvious he's a psycho who's played too much GTA and the reaction once he gets into prison will probably be that he's a celebrity or something. Of course, there will be other people in prison who will want to take his ass out, and let's hope they get to him before he even gets to trial, because lots of guys in prison just for drugs or something do not like the idea of their family members being killed by Grand theft Auto wannabes, and as long as you're already in prison, well, s*** happens
@@millychap7849 i agree with your comment, these city hall hustlers are showing us exactly who they are we cant anything resembling justice if justice is not going in, the unjust and the just cant coexist.
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life taken. "A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
All these people fed up with the BS, police arrest them, lawyers and judges let them go free, parents should be held accountable as well.
This world has some evil evil evil ass people God help us 🙏🙏🙏
Most of the hatred is generated by one group. Now others are starting to emulate the evil ones
This is devastating for Memphis!! I will stay away from there if I ever go to Tennessee. What’s going on there?
It's happening in EVERY city, wake up.
Kelly and Abston both should have still been in jail. The system is broken and Democrats broke it on purpose.
Judges are letting these monsters go!!
This sick fucc thought he was in a real life version of GTA. These folks have gone crazy! This woman has been at this podium twice in 48 hours.
Why was he even out!!!!
Love it when the shooter called is a victim of “mental illness”, cannot be labeled as just plain Evil?
The teeth in a law is not in the "don't do it" part, it's in the PENALTY. Obviously the prisons aren't overcrowded enough.
Prisons are expensive. Long term mental hospitals were expensive which is why the state went for "de-instutionalization."
This is the best oppoietunity for Memphis police to use AR15. These criminals are not afraid anymore and no more respect for Law and Order. Change the Justice system to make it easier for authorities to prevent, monitor and prosecute these criminals and difficult for these evil incarnate to do their evil things.
Not only should these criminals do their time, it should be MANDATORY to go to therapy. Mental health issues are at an all time high!
This type of crime has only one acceptable punishment.Execution! Carried out immediately. He is beyond help and has proved it.
@@danieldankenbring6522 absolutely!!! But I’m talking about those that have less serious crimes. Not murder, rape, or pedophelia.
Sympathies and prayers to all affected. That could've very well have been me or my co-worker... We travel I-240 and pass under Norris Road a lot. This crazy world gets wilder by the day. Just had two brothers shank up a bunch of innocent people in Canada now this happens in Memphis a couple days later.
One brother in custody in Canada died in jail
@@dar7230 I know Damian died but now the brother is dead also? I didn't know.
@@fredicagoillanoise1309 no just Damian
If you kill that should be done same to the person killing Forget about Courts, Judges & DA waste of taxpayers money. Get rid of that person immediately no good to be in this world. Parents of those killers shame on you, you brought that kid to this world well take responsibility of how you raised that kid. That is So EVIL👹. The family of the victims should sue the judges & DA for letting this animals out from cage.
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life removed. " A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
STOP RELEASING THESE CRIMINALS EARLY! If Cleotha Abston hadn’t been released early my friend would be alive & her children would still be able to hug their mother!!! 🥺 This is ridiculous & preventable
So so sad, he should have never been let out of prison. The Justice system and government is so messed up, and is only getting worse and worse. People need Jesus, we are all broken sinners in need of a savior. Christ died to save all, including all murderers. There is forgiveness for those who turn from evil and repent. However, he needs to be held accountable for what he did. An eye for an eye, a life taken for your own life taken." A man who is burdened with the guilt of human blood(murder), will be a fugitive until death; let no one Support him or give him Refuge" Proverbs 28:17 and, " For whoever Finds Me(Wisdom) finds life And obtains favor and Grace from the Lord." But He who fails to find me or sins against me injures himself; all those who Hate me love and court Death." Pro. 8: 35,36. Thank you Jesus, the CROSS and your Word has the final say!!!!! Real Justice will then be served🙏
If Memphis will finally do what Chicago has failed to do, and start dismantling these violent gangs, then we will continue having these boring, 'after the fact', press conferences.
This wasn’t a gang shooting, he went out and shot random white people.
Even if you vote Democrat, please vote for Republican DA. Liberal DA's let these guys out to commit more violence. Thank you.
Yes PRAY DEEPLY because your system is broken and irreparable. Your Court, prosecutors, judges, deputies, maintain decent people in jail and the habitual and convicted felons are on the streets without any consequences. You praise the criminals and bonds are guaranteed for them. It is unfair and you all should be accounted for the all of this. It is hard and unfair for some and for the criminals . Yes they are punish but the wrong ones. You ALL need to act accordingly. People are tired of how the system function and incarceration does not rehabilitate anyone. It is a hostile environment that is not conducive to the person and you all are the creators of what we are suffering now. GOD has mercy on us.
What was the race of each victim? Was this a hate crime?
They varied. It seemed random
He posted on Facebook he wanted to kill as many white people as he could
Nope, lone wolf crazy guy
Got to hand it to that police force , they catch these guys quick. Poor police chief two times in one week...
They should have never had to catch a felon who should have been in jail for attempted murder.
@@southbeachmiamiart895 Then if we weren't letting him out, you would be screaming about his civil rights.
This DA is clueless 😤
I just keep hearing Memphis PD and representatives offer condolences. Where’s your outrage that your city has become so violent?
Tennessee didn’t use to be this way? I thought it was a state that was generally known for being conservative and tough on crime.
The Mayor sounds very outraged. There was a nice balance of condolences for the victims & their families + anger toward early release & sentencing
Democrats voted for this. I don't hear any complaints. If the jogger story was a black female killed by a white guy the president would be in Memphis right here.
Memphis is the dark little blue corner of TN that Nashville has never cared about. Ive lived here all my life.
@@magitekarms60 Nashville should never be considered part of the cure for crime cities in any city other than Nashville. Memphis needs to handle this and own this. The people are responsible for making there city responsible.
Not quite sure why you are putting ANY of this on the PD
What as a society should we do with these people?
This is such an important question, the most important one of all, IMHO. There should be mass town hall type programs where all voices are heard from, with an emphasis on victims and their families input on what they would like to see done. What is happening now is so obviously not working for our society.
Let the non violent people out or in drug treatment programs so they can keep the actual dangerous people in.
Speeches, praise and accolades to law enforcement, this is so awful to the citizens of Memphis.....unfortnately repeat offender, again, released early.....blah blah
do we really think things will change, no, not really.
Citizens have to defend themselves; you are not going to be rescued, you must defend yourself and family with firearms, be vigilant, evil is manifesting.
Thank You Police Officers!!
To the officer that spoke in the beginning: God Bless You, Stay Strong For Your Community.
I was offered an $80,000 job in Memphis, I'm so glad I turned it down. I'm making less but at least I'm not living in that hell hole.
We are living in the endtimes , Memphis my beloved hometown needs pray and national guard to patrol the 🌆 city.🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌺🌺
People have been saying that for thousands of years.
Memphis is evil and corrupt. You and I both know that.
They need to clean up the people running Memphis
@@cinnamonsunshine6331 Colin Flaherty's videos.
@@deadrose007 yes and I am quite tired of hearing that. IMO it is an excuse for doing nothing.
Yall see the same pattern in memphis that the public who live there have been seeing for 10 to 15 yrs,,,,buckwheat even thought it was funny after arrested
Mulroy: Is he a DA or a social worker? He's weak standing there making wry faces with his hands behind his back, talking about "coming together".
This entire administration has blood on it's hands!
Notice there's no mention of race?
Wow who cares about race people lost their life.
Only you care
They said black male plenty of times genius. His first victim was a black man as well dummy 😆
@@DerrickDBurns Only he? Maybe someone should ask Buy Large Mansions
@@DerrickDBurns It's typical that you only see race, if the assailant is White and any of their victims isn't.
So 7 innocent people
Who wants to defund police after all of those horrific killings?
Mental health systems non-existence goes a long way the US should be using some of that trillion dollar defence budget.
I know she hates a million times she ever came to this hell hole.
this isn’t the only hell hole 🕳, go to other bigger cities and see what crimes happen there , this happens in other places too , it’s just not being recently lol online and possibly solved Vs not solved. We have a national crime problem issues
Highest violent crimes in all the nation.
@@titustjmatthews796 FBI crime statistics - Table 43.
We have a BLACK crime problem here.
@@DarthVader1977 🎯👈
People who want law and order need to vote these liberals OUT!!!
So sorry what happened and people please please pray for you all city and people to be safe and love each other's family members Amen and pray to God everyday when you all get up everyday Amen cause our God wants to hear that you all do believe in him Amen 🙏 ❤ always to God
28 convictions for serious crimes at 23 years old... nice. TNB 😒
So how many innocent lives must be lost before things start to change?
He's a hero in the Community.
No he is not, people like him is a menis
Well said mayor 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Eliza “Liza” Wellford Fletcher, 34, went home to her Savior on September 2, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1987 in Memphis, TN, to adoring parents, Adele Orgill Wellford and James Beasley Wellford. Following graduation from the Hutchison School in 2006, Liza played soccer for the University of Memphis and later completed her undergraduate education at Baylor University. She received a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Belmont University. She devoted her work and boundless childlike energy to her students at Promise Academy and later her Junior Kindergarten students at St. Mary’s Episcopal School. As with everything Liza took on, she nurtured and cared for her students with her whole heart. A strong believer in the importance of personal growth, she was not afraid to be vulnerable. To the contrary, she embraced it. A born athlete, Liza’s passion for sports extended from childhood teams to collegiate competition to excellence in marathons in adulthood. She found great joy in her morning runs with friends. She channeled her competitive nature into enthusiastic participation in all that she undertook. She truly walked and modeled the Christian life and trusted in her unwavering faith. Liza was a light to all who knew her. Her contagious smile and laughter could brighten any room. Liza was pure of heart and innocent in ways that made her see the very best in everyone she met. To know her was to love her and to be loved by her. Her impact is extraordinary, as is witnessed in the prayer groups, vigils held at the homes of friends and family, church and school gatherings, and memorial runs and walks held in her honor. The outpouring of love and grief would have surprised Liza, who never thought or acted as if she were something special - though she certainly was. Above all else, Liza’s most cherished role was that of wife and mother. After meeting at Second Presbyterian Church, she married her beloved husband, Richard James Fletcher III, on March 8, 2014, and they later welcomed their two rambunctious, joyful boys Richard James Fletcher IV and Harry Wellford Fletcher. She loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. Together as a family, they enjoyed outdoor adventures including boating, water sports, hiking, running, and biking. She was deeply admired by her family and friends for her passionate dedication to motherhood. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her parents, her brother, Gil Wellford, her grandmother, Irene Orgill, her father-in-law, Richard James Fletcher, Jr., and her sister-in-law, Annie Fletcher. She is predeceased by her grandparents, Katherine and Harry Wellford, her grandfather, Joe Orgill, and her mother-in-law, Diane Fletcher. Liza also leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who love and miss her dearly. Funeral services will be held at Second Presbyterian Church at 10:00am on Saturday, September 10. The family requests that memorials be made to the Liza Wellford Fletcher Memorial Fund at St. Mary’s Episcopal School, Christ Methodist Day School, and Second Presbyterian Church. “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold in me a willing spirit.” Psalm 51:12
Didn’t Don Lemon say it was the White man you have to worry about?
Well white people just want to be safe so that's racist.
Well they create all the problems. Don't act like this guy grew up in a loving society that nurtured him into being a productive man.
A child who isn't embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. That's where society is right now.
There's never a good morning, noon or evening in Menphis
Wasn't that the same police officer that covered the press conference for the lady that got kidnapped and killed by a ⚫️ dude in Memphis?
Yes it was. 1 day apart. That girl was grand daughter of billionaire and he owned world's largest private hardware company
Just curious about the name of the hardware company. I m an Aussie who works in construction. Sorry to hear about these horrific incidents btw. You really need to give these young dudes the death penalty and no appeals. No deterrent otherwise
@@ActiveAussie2024 it is Orgill Inc
@@ActiveAussie2024 Memphis is surrounded by some of the most conservative and heavily armed counties in the States. If this animal had escaped the city, he would have been put down where he sat. He’s lucky he was ‘taken into custody’. Patience for these subhumans is long gone and people are looking for opportunities to end the cycle of crime.
@@TheDude1764 As if most yt males aren't yellow belly cowards. He would have done whatever the fuck he wanted in those communities filled with half men
It's time to get real about these people. They don't be long here on earth.
Police chief Davis is admirable- she’s very professional
Too bad she’s incompetent.
I would like to hear her angry.rather than reading cold , prepared comments. And leave off all the politicians looking for camera time!
Why's nobody pointing out the fact that he was ⚫️ if this woulda been a white dude this woulda been all over the news it's also funny that this is not considered a hate crime but if it woulda been the other way around
There'd be riots
Thank you for speaking out this is a serious problem today and the fact mf on Facebook probably praying for his mental health ,but not if he is white,it's a riot
Stfu doesn't matter what color he was
I literally just said the same! I’m torn! I’m like we can’t have it both ways but damn, if he was 🤍 the whole world would have stopped for a moment just to find this man!
Ummmm…. It’s all over the news. 🙄
This kid was on drugs. Nobody does random stuff like that while simultaneously streaming on Facebook live. This country better start investing in its at-risk youth because there are only so many prisons a nation can build. Lock one up, and another will take his place. Create a robust, adequately funded social safety net, invest in early childhood development via free universal daycare and pre-school, assist parents by offering free early childhood parenting classes (this is taught in college... it can be provided free to the masses), create less crowded classrooms, offer free after school STEAM classes to all Title 1 schools, and push adoption via Public Service Announcements. Most American youth issues can be fixed or better managed... we have the money and the academic research to help these kids before it gets to this point. The ages of these people say a lot. Per neurological research, the parts of the brain that govern future thinking and self-control aren't fully formed until one is in their mid to late 20s.
Nobody in this country gets more money spent on them, and more special programs put in place for them, and receives more state, federal and private charity money given to them, than blk ppl, with less to show for it. It's time to address the facts. It's genetic.
what color were his targets ???????????????
Maroon, pink and teal. I think..
@@shalawndudley2094 can’t face the truth?
@@alymshep Who gives a shit what color they are? All races are fuckin crazy. It's not gonna change what happened. So STFU!
@@alymshep some were black too genius 😆
@@BigBBQJones D A they all should have been
Praying for Memphis. Y’all need God. Praying for the victims and their families
Really? .....okay.
The community need to get rid of that da mulroy
This is the most hypocritical nation in this world...this same behavior is supported on so many platforms it's ridiculous until we stop promoting violence in video games music and movies our kids will continue to be desensitized to behavior that has real consequences on real life.....incarceration is not a long term solution
Stop lying, they behaved this way before there was any video games, rap music or violent movies. It's just TNB 😒
@@roringusanda2837 Well let's just say your right I believe 400 hundred years of unpaid servitude along with miseducation, redlining and housing projects infested with drugs from south of the border kinda does something to people
I’ve rescheduled my vacation from Memphis to Baghdad. It’s just safer there.
Diversity is our greatest strength
If police can get life terms for doing their jobs the people who let these criminals out early should be held responsible if the criminals commit more crimes
What you need is rehabilitation in the prison. If you cage a mad dog for 11 months or 234 months, it’s still going to be a mad dog. when it’s free. You have to get these ppl help!!
Well said, but some people can't be helped 🙏🏾
With some of these thugs its genetic. 28 convictions for serious crimes at 23 years old? That's not an attitude problem. That's subpar gene material there, and the only cure is shot of lead to the back of the head.
He wasn’t even locked up long enough to go crazy. His mom n dad should have been Discipline him and beating his ass🧐
We put mad dogs down.
@@gracieray3031 Prison is not the solution for long term mental care.
I wanted to just comment on the amazing job ABC24 reporters did tonight and early this morning getting the information out to the people to shelter in place. ABC24 reporting saved many people during this rampage, in my opinion. The people of Memphis, because they sheltered in place, gave their police force all their support to capture this man. To all the law enforcement involved, you did a tremendous job stopping and capturing this man. To all the people who gave information to the police through social media,, you are heroes. What most people do not understand during an incident like this, it is the people of the city who choose to report what they see, who are the eyes and ears for the police. If people stand back and do nothing, the police have a harder time to do their jobs. Thank you to those who chose to help to stop this man. We all have a responsibility to keep our families safe and make our communities safe. My prayers go out to all the victims and their families now and the coming days. Stay 901strong, let your voices be heard all the way to the state, and comfort each other in words and deeds.
Excellent comment! Thank you for taking the time to write this important message to all citizens in their respective communities. It's up to all of us to do our part .
The media is also responsible for how it is reported all the time?
@@kermitgray61 yes, the reporters and their editors are responsible for how the facts, information, etc. is reported all the time. In this event, there was no time for edited copy. With the pressure of ensuring people knew to stay in place, I believe ABC24 did a tremendous job. Being able to convey that type of information without sounding panicked is difficult, in my opinion. They repeated the shelter in place order several times. I believe getting that message out saved lives. I shudder to think what could have happened had ABC24 and the other local news had not worked so hard to get the information out for the shelter in place order.
Pray for those that fall as pray to the killer
The murder victims next weekend?
@@southbeachmiamiart895 Pray but don't become pray
he's in prison now so .. he graduated N college. i hope he gets R in the A while hes there for life lol .
He's definitely gonna get vitamin D in 😏🍌🍆🌽🥒
Ah, good old N-_-_-_- U...! ! Boolah boolah....I mean, Oogah Boogah!!
Don't forget, it's a democrat city.
Anyone can die at anytime.. Protect yourselves and loved ones
Why bother giving his crimes another platform! Wow lets run his name for the world to see stop giving these nut jobs more fame!
Kudos to the journalist asking how they are taking care of officers mental health
He posted these on video and recorded?
Yeah, and the sad thing is Meta / Facebook allowed it. You can't say anything that goes against their agenda without getting banned or "fact checked" but yet crap like this doesn't get blocked?? I hope the victim's family members sue the hell out of Meta / Facebook for airing the deaths of their loved ones just like Kobe Bryant's wife sued and won.
Memphis is a joke in the long-standing comedy called the US.
So how much is his bail ?
Too much a heart too much a murder too many innocent people this really hurts I had two killed teenagers and one week June and one was only visiting from Texas a visitor here for two weeks 19 years old the pain in me is unbearable but I pray for peace
I truly don't understand how you can be a human and do nothing but shoot random innocent people is the way to go about your day this is ridiculous man.
He needs to fry slowly using `Ol sparky`
Well, I got a hot-plate they can borrow...🥱
More laws against citizens will cause more violence. People don't want to follow the rules of a government that doesn't believe in following the rules itself. We just need the ability and the willingness to defend ourselves. The police are not going to save you only punish who hurts you
I love this mayor,,point em out,,call em out,,,
We are living in the last days Evil has happened again 😢 💔 God be with the family s
Stay strapped or get clapped.
Would never visit this city.
Living near more that one BM is high risk
i don't want to to live near any of my baby mamas
Keep leaving them out early🤬🤬🤬
"The black male was last seen running........................"