MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Editor's Note: Video above is from Oct. 2021.
Memphis Police said a woman has been arrested in connection with the home-invasion that left a Rhodes College student dead last October.
Investigators said Raquel Lori Frye is charged with facilitation – aggravated robbery, facilitation - especially aggravated burglary, facilitation – especially aggravated kidnaping, facilitation – especially aggravated robbery, and facilitation – first degree murder.
Police said investigators identified Frye as a person of interest in the October 2021 home invasion that left 22-year-old Andrew 'Drew' Rainer dead.
Investigators said several suspects broke into the home in the 700 block of North McLean about 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 3rd demanding electronics and other valuables from the five people inside. Police said Rainer was shot in the chest while trying to protect a 20-year-old Rhodes student who was being threatened. He died at the scene. The woman was shot in the hand.
36-year-old Rainess Holmes III is indicted in the crime on charges of premeditated first-degree murder, robbery, kidnapping, and more. He is being held without bond. Read his full indictment HERE.