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Man Charged in Tennessee Jogger’s Death Pleads Not Guilty

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The man charged with raping and killing a Tennessee kindergarten teacher during a pre-dawn run in Memphis last year pleaded not guilty Friday. Cleotha Henderson, who has also used the name Cleotha Abston, was indicted last week on charges that include first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping, The Daily Memphian reported. The first-degree murder…


Serial ‘Jogger Rapist’ to Be Released From Oregon Prison

PORTLAND, Ore.—An Oregon serial rapist is set to be released from prison in mid-December after serving nearly 36 years behind bars, almost all of his maximum sentence. Richard Gillmore, arrested in 1986 and called the “jogger rapist” because he staked out victims as he ran by their homes, admitted to raping nine girls in the…


Man Charged in Memphis Teacher Eliza Fletcher’s Murder Pleads Not Guilty in Other Case

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—A Tennessee man pleaded not guilty Thursday to raping a woman about a year before he was charged with kidnapping a kindergarten teacher during a pre-dawn run and killing her. A court-appointed public defender representing Cleotha Henderson entered the plea in a Memphis courtroom on charges of aggravated rape, especially aggravated kidnapping, and unlawful…


Jogger and Dog Comfort Heartbroken Child Outside Father’s Funeral Before Being Invited In

A jogger and her dog who offered comfort to a grieving child outside her father’s funeral received an impromptu invite to come inside, surprising guests. The 6-year-old who is “daddy’s girl,” according to her mom, wanted to introduce her beloved father one last time to the stranger. Emily Beineman was out jogging with her Labrador,…