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Who is Tamia Taylor? Mississippi woman who went missing while celebrating her 21st birthday on riverboat found dead

Who is Tamia Taylor? Mississippi woman who went missing while celebrating her 21st birthday on riverboat found dead

Earlier, Memphis Riverboats said that they had 'no reason to believe she could have gone overboard'

Who was Syqavius Hoyett? Memphis teen found dead days after grandmother killed by her boyfriend

Who was Syqavius Hoyett? Memphis teen found dead days after grandmother killed by her boyfriend

Herman Hollis-Brown will now face 'additional charges' in connection with Syqavius Hoyett's death

'Go Al Go': 'Today' meteorologist Al Roker gets hearty welcome in Memphis as he embarks on new NBC show assignment

'Go Al Go': 'Today' meteorologist Al Roker gets hearty welcome in Memphis as he embarks on new NBC show assignment

'Today' host Al Roker addressed his absence via Instagram as he received a warm response from followers for a short assignment in Memphis, Tennessee

How tall is Ja Morant? Memphis Grizzlies star dominates games despite his not-so-typical basketball height

How tall is Ja Morant? Memphis Grizzlies star dominates games despite his not-so-typical basketball height

Ja Morant has excelled against taller opponents with his quickness and shooting precision since he entered the professional league in the 2019 draft

Who is Joel Bowman? Gunman who fired shots outside Memphis Jewish school identified by community members

Who is Joel Bowman? Gunman who fired shots outside Memphis Jewish school identified by community members

Joel Bowman was a former student of the Margolin Hebrew Academy and member of the Orthodox Jewish community in Memphis

Why did Drake cancel FedExForum concert? Singer's Memphis show canceled after organizers back out of 'logistically impossible' show

Why did Drake cancel FedExForum concert? Singer's Memphis show canceled after organizers back out of 'logistically impossible' show

The FedExForum concert was initially scheduled for June 29, as part of Drake's ‘It's All a Blur’ Tour

Who is Larry Pickens? Patient who gunned down Dr Benjamin Mauck at Memphis clinic identified as motive remains unclear

Who is Larry Pickens? Patient who gunned down Dr Benjamin Mauck at Memphis clinic identified as motive remains unclear

Larry Pickens, 29, is facing charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault

Who was Dr Benjamin Mauck? Surgeon tragically shot dead by patient at Tennessee clinic

Who was Dr Benjamin Mauck? Surgeon tragically shot dead by patient at Tennessee clinic

The shooting happened around 2 pm inside the Campbell Clinic in Collierville, located about 25 miles southeast of Memphis

Where is Cleotha Abston now? Murdered schoolteacher Eliza Fletcher's family gives nod to death penalty for killer

Where is Cleotha Abston now? Murdered schoolteacher Eliza Fletcher's family gives nod to death penalty for killer

Abston was arrested on September 5, 2022, three days after Fletcher was last seen on Central Avenue in midtown Memphis

How did Casino Jizzle die? Tributes pour in as Memphis rapper, 27, dies days before release of latest album

How did Casino Jizzle die? Tributes pour in as Memphis rapper, 27, dies days before release of latest album

An influential figure in the Memphis music scene, Casino Jizzle was a rising star with over 47k YouTube subscribers

Who were the Memphis Mafia? Elvis Presley's loyal gang of men would arrange meetings with young girls standing outside Graceland

Who were the Memphis Mafia? Elvis Presley's loyal gang of men would arrange meetings with young girls standing outside Graceland

The moniker 'Memphis Mafia' was given by a newspaper reporter, but the group referred to themselves as the 'Guys,' which Elvis Presley found amusing

Ja Morant: Basketball player again seen flashing firearm in car during friend’s livestream

Ja Morant: Basketball player again seen flashing firearm in car during friend’s livestream

The Memphis Grizzlies player had already previously displayed a firearm while doing an Instagram Live at a strip club

Tyre Nichols' death ruled a homicide, autopsy reveals motorist died of 'blunt force trauma'

Tyre Nichols' death ruled a homicide, autopsy reveals motorist died of 'blunt force trauma'

Tyre Nichols' who was brutally attacked by Memphis police died on January 10

Ex-Memphis police officer Preston Hemphill involved in Tyre Nichols death will not face criminal charges

Ex-Memphis police officer Preston Hemphill involved in Tyre Nichols death will not face criminal charges

'We understand that this individual has been fully cooperating with the investigation,' said Tyre Nichols' family referring to Preston Hemphill

'Big Brother' stars Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott attacked outside Florida bar, no charges pressed

'Big Brother' stars Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott attacked outside Florida bar, no charges pressed

Abbott had to undergo neck surgery, they did not press charges, but filed a report and called 911 after the couple kept throwing things at the bar's window

'American Pickers' fame Danielle Colby's daughter Memphis, 21, turns up heat in see-through lingerie

'American Pickers' fame Danielle Colby's daughter Memphis, 21, turns up heat in see-through lingerie

Memphis displayed her numerous tattoos and for this shot, she opted for natural look, going makeup-free and allowing her hair to frame her features

Tyre Nichols' family demands punishment for retired Memphis cop DeWayne Smith who was involved in his death

Tyre Nichols' family demands punishment for retired Memphis cop DeWayne Smith who was involved in his death

Tyre Nichols' family said that the community will not allow the lieutenant, identified as DeWayne Smith, to escape the consequences of his actions

Lt DeWayne Smith: Cop who heard Tyre Nichols say 'can't breath' retired with benefits a day before his termination hearing

Lt DeWayne Smith: Cop who heard Tyre Nichols say 'can't breath' retired with benefits a day before his termination hearing

Seven other Memphis officers were fired after Tyre Nichols died at a traffic stop on January 7 and five of them are charged with second-degree murder

Robert Long: Fired EMT says Memphis cops 'impeded patient care' by not removing Tyre Nichols' handcuffs after brutal attack

Robert Long: Fired EMT says Memphis cops 'impeded patient care' by not removing Tyre Nichols' handcuffs after brutal attack

Robert Long, who was fired after he failed to provide aid to Tyre Nichols, appeared via live stream before the EMS Board to share his version of the events

Memphis house fire kills family of 4 as dad tries to break windows to save his children aged 8 and 10

Memphis house fire kills family of 4 as dad tries to break windows to save his children aged 8 and 10

The dad, with the help of his neighbours, is said to have tried to bust down the windows to get inside the burning building to save his family

‘An obscene abuse of justice’: Internet fumes as 5 accused ex-Memphis cops plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols murder

‘An obscene abuse of justice’: Internet fumes as 5 accused ex-Memphis cops plead not guilty in Tyre Nichols murder

All 5 entered not-guilty pleas for the charges of second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, and official misconduct and oppression

Tyre Nichols death: 5 Memphis cops plead not guilty to murder, lawyer says 'my client is a black man in America'

Tyre Nichols death: 5 Memphis cops plead not guilty to murder, lawyer says 'my client is a black man in America'

The attorney for one of the police officers claimed that as a 'black man in America', he was being persecuted on unfair grounds

Memphis Mall shooting: 2 injured, one in 'critical condition' after gunfire erupts during fight

Memphis Mall shooting: 2 injured, one in 'critical condition' after gunfire erupts during fight

According to Memphis Police, officers responded to the shooting at 4.51 pm on February 16 which stemmed from a fight between two groups

How did Tim McCarver die? Legendary sportscaster and former All-Star catcher dies at 81 in Memphis

How did Tim McCarver die? Legendary sportscaster and former All-Star catcher dies at 81 in Memphis

Legendary MLB broadcaster Tim McCarver died on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by his family

Preston Hemphill: Suspended Memphis cop who tased Tyre Nichols fired after disciplinary investigation for lying in statement

Preston Hemphill: Suspended Memphis cop who tased Tyre Nichols fired after disciplinary investigation for lying in statement

Preston Hemphill admitted at a disciplinary hearing that he did not see any signs of a traffic offense despite other cops claiming that Nichols was driving recklessly

Demetrius Haley: Outrage as document reveals Memphis cop TEXTED photo of badly beaten Tyre Nichols to at least 5 people

Demetrius Haley: Outrage as document reveals Memphis cop TEXTED photo of badly beaten Tyre Nichols to at least 5 people

Demetrius Haley has been fired from the department and is facing a second-degree murder charge for brutally beating Tyre Nichols to death

Tyre Nichols funeral: George Floyd's family joins thousands of mourners at Memphis church

Tyre Nichols funeral: George Floyd's family joins thousands of mourners at Memphis church

Apart from that, Vice President Kamala Harris was also spotted attending the funeral of Tyre Nichols who died on January 10

'Racism is so blaring clear': Outrage over White Memphis cop Preston Hemphill’s delayed suspension in Tyre Nichols death

'Racism is so blaring clear': Outrage over White Memphis cop Preston Hemphill’s delayed suspension in Tyre Nichols death

Preston Hemphill is the only known White officer involved in the death of Tyre Nichols who was 'shielded and protected' by the Memphis Police Department

BOUND BY TRAGEDY: George Floyd's family will attend Tyre Nichols' funeral in solidarity

BOUND BY TRAGEDY: George Floyd's family will attend Tyre Nichols' funeral in solidarity

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump revealed that George Floyd's family will be at the ceremony scheduled on Wednesday, February 1, in Memphis

Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge: 2 Memphis Fire Department EMT workers, driver fired for role in Tyre Nichols' death

Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge: 2 Memphis Fire Department EMT workers, driver fired for role in Tyre Nichols' death

In a statement, Fire Chief Gina Sweat said EMTs Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge 'failed to conduct an adequate patient assessment'

Who is Preston Hemphill? Sixth Memphis cop relieved of duty after fatal Tyre Nichols beating

Who is Preston Hemphill? Sixth Memphis cop relieved of duty after fatal Tyre Nichols beating

Preston Hemphill has been on administrative leave following an internal investigation that began after Tyre Nichols was brutally assaulted by the cops

'Too little too late': Internet on Memphis PD disbanding Scorpion special unit after Tyre Nichols' murder

'Too little too late': Internet on Memphis PD disbanding Scorpion special unit after Tyre Nichols' murder

Tyre Nichols, 29, died three days after being allegedly beaten by five Memphis Police Department officers

'Awful': MPD slammed as cops charged in Tyre Nichols death hired after department relaxed job requirement

'Awful': MPD slammed as cops charged in Tyre Nichols death hired after department relaxed job requirement

In 2022, Memphis Police Department reduced the requirements, with respect to timed physical ability tests, and cut down college education requirements

Outrage after lawyer says cop Desmond Mills may not have been able ‘to see’ during Tyre Nichols' beating

Outrage after lawyer says cop Desmond Mills may not have been able ‘to see’ during Tyre Nichols' beating

The statement came hours after the City of Memphis released four videos showing officers beating Tyre Nichols, apparently restrained at the time

Why was Cerelyn Davis fired? Memphis cop's involvement in sex crime probe led to demotion in Atlanta PD

Why was Cerelyn Davis fired? Memphis cop's involvement in sex crime probe led to demotion in Atlanta PD

Cerelyn 'CJ' Davis, the Memphis police chief, is in charge of the five former officers accused in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop

Tadarrius Bean: Memphis cop involved in Tyre Nichols killing was part of controversial fraternity

Tadarrius Bean: Memphis cop involved in Tyre Nichols killing was part of controversial fraternity

Tadarrius Bean served the role of president of a scandalous fraternity named 'Omega Psi Phi' which is known for its disturbing incidents

Who is Jamal Dupree? Tyre Nichols' brother hopes Memphis cops who assaulted  29-yr-old 'die'

Who is Jamal Dupree? Tyre Nichols' brother hopes Memphis cops who assaulted 29-yr-old 'die'

'You want my truth? … I hope they die,' Tyre Nichols' brother Jamal Dupree said in a recent interview

Will 5 Memphis cops accused of Tyre Nichols' murder get death penalty? Here's what Tennessee law states

Will 5 Memphis cops accused of Tyre Nichols' murder get death penalty? Here's what Tennessee law states

If convicted of second-degree murder in Tennessee can involve up to 15 to 60 years in prison along with a fine of up to $50,000

Tyre Nichols: Internet accuses paramedics of ‘doing nothing’ as Memphis man lay dying

Tyre Nichols: Internet accuses paramedics of ‘doing nothing’ as Memphis man lay dying

A tweet read, 'No one helped Tyre Nichols not even the paramedics. No one rendered care. He was bleeding and trauma to head'

Tyre Nichols murder: Protesters cause shutdowns across US after release of traffic stop footage

Tyre Nichols murder: Protesters cause shutdowns across US after release of traffic stop footage

Protests broke out in Chicago, New York City, Washington, DC and other cities after Memphis officials released Tyre Nichols bodycam footage

'Deeply pained': Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and other politicians condemn Tyre Nichols' shocking murder

'Deeply pained': Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders and other politicians condemn Tyre Nichols' shocking murder

'My heart goes out to Tyre Nichols’ family and to Americans in Memphis who are grieving this painful loss,' Joe Biden said in his statement

Was Tyre Nichols married? Man allegedly killed by Memphis cops loved being a father, says family

Was Tyre Nichols married? Man allegedly killed by Memphis cops loved being a father, says family

Tyre Nichols' mother RowVaughn Wells called him a 'good boy' and told how he used to spend his time on Sundays doing household chores

Who is Emmitt Martin III? Ex-Memphis cop arrested for Tyre Nichols' death released on $250,000 bond

Who is Emmitt Martin III? Ex-Memphis cop arrested for Tyre Nichols' death released on $250,000 bond

Emmit Martin III was hired by Memphis Police Department in March 2018 and was part of the Scorpion unit that was designed to bring down street crime

Who is Desmond Mills Jr? Ex Memphis cop arrested for Tyre Nichols’ death released on a $250,000 bond

Who is Desmond Mills Jr? Ex Memphis cop arrested for Tyre Nichols’ death released on a $250,000 bond

Desmond Mills Jr is among the five officers who attacked Tyre Nichols, a FedEx driver, during a traffic stop and it turned into a heated altercation

Who is Demetrius Haley? Memphis cop accused in Tyre Nichols’ murder beat up an inmate 8 years ago

Who is Demetrius Haley? Memphis cop accused in Tyre Nichols’ murder beat up an inmate 8 years ago

On May 16, 2015, Dmetrius Haley and his fellow officer David Dyson allegedly strip-searched and beat inmate Cordarlrius Sledge

Who is Justin Smith? Ex-Memphis police officer charged with murder over Tyre Nichols' death

Who is Justin Smith? Ex-Memphis police officer charged with murder over Tyre Nichols' death

Justin Smith was fired on January 20, by the police department and subsequently arrested on January 26

Who is Tadarrius Bean? Memphis police officer charged in Tyre Nichols  death studied criminal justice

Who is Tadarrius Bean? Memphis police officer charged in Tyre Nichols death studied criminal justice

Tadarrius Bean was charged with second-degree murder aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, two counts of official misconduct

Who is Cerelyn Davis? Memphis police chief 'horrified and disgusted' by Tyre Nichols' traffic stop video

Who is Cerelyn Davis? Memphis police chief 'horrified and disgusted' by Tyre Nichols' traffic stop video

Cerelyn Davis said that the footage was worse than the notorious Rodney King video of the 1991 beating incident

Tragic death of Tyre Nichols: 5 ex-Memphis cops charged with murder after beating motorist to death

Tragic death of Tyre Nichols: 5 ex-Memphis cops charged with murder after beating motorist to death

In addition to second-degree murder charges, the former officers will face several charges of official oppression, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and official misconduct

Tyre Nichols death: Ben Crump compares footage of fatal Memphis traffic stop to Rodney King’s beating

Tyre Nichols death: Ben Crump compares footage of fatal Memphis traffic stop to Rodney King’s beating

'Regrettably, it reminded us of (the) Rodney King video,' said Ben Crump after watching the 'appalling, heinous, violent' video of Tyre Nichols' getting engaged in a physical altercation with Memphis police

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