MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A court hearing Monday for the two teen suspects charged in the death of a highly respected Memphis church leader was delayed. A separate hearing for the third adult suspect was continued.
15-year-old Miguel Andrade, 15-year-old Brayan Carrillo, and 21-year-old Eduard Rodriguez Tabora are charged in the murder of Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams.
The teen suspects
Andrade is charged with first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery, carjacking, especially aggravated robbery, and employment of a firearm in the commission of a dangerous felony.
Carrillo faces charges of first-degree murder, first degree murder in perpetration of a robbery, especially aggravated robbery, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, and carjacking.
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office said it will seek to have both teens tried as adults. The two are due back in court Sept. 12, 2022.
The adult suspect
A court hearing Monday for Tabora was continued. He was arrested Tuesday, July 26 and is charged with first degree murder, first degree murder in perpetration of robbery, deployment of a firearm during the commission of a felony and especially aggravated robbery.
No bond was set for Tabora when he was arraigned on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He is due back in court for a report date on Aug. 15, 2022.
The Investigation continues
Dr. Eason-Williams, District Superintendent of the UMC's Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference's Metro District, was shot and killed July 18, 2022, in the driveway of her home on Whitehaven Lane, during a carjacking.
According to a police affidavit, Tabora admitted to investigators that he was with two teens when he killed Rev. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams and stole her Infiniti.
ABC24 previously learned Andrade was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the killing.
Funeral Services for Dr. Eason-Williams
Funeral services are set for this week for Easton-Williams.
The viewing is set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 2, at Anthony Funeral Home, on 135 South 15th Street.
The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. the next day at Saint Paul United Methodist Church on 2949 Davies Plantation Road in Lakeland, Tennessee.
