Sep 30, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Eduard Rodriguez-Tabora had to listen to the victim's loved ones' impact statements on Monday, following his decision to plead guilty to second-degree murder for his involvement in the death of a Memphis pastor. "May you not find any peace and rot in your cell as time moves like a snail and I hope misery keeps you company every day, every hour, every second that you breathe," Darrell Eason-Williams said. Final suspect pleads guilty in pastor’s death Strong words from the husband of a beloved Memphis pastor as he spoke to one of the men who pleaded guilty to his role in his wife's death. Reverend Dr. Autura Eason-Williams was killed back in 2022 after being shot multiple times and carjacked in her Whitehaven driveway. Dr. Autura Eason-Williams During court on Monday, her family and friends read victim's impact statements. "You took someone away who meant so much to me and who poured into my life," Kristin Williams said. "Every single day of my 30 years, she poured into my life." Speaking through tears, Dr. Eason-Williams' niece looked at Tabora and told him about her family's loss. "Though I don't forgive you, I do hope and pray that you get the help that you need," Williams said. Throughout the morning, fellow United Methodist pastors, friends and family members spoke about the impact the impact Dr. Eason-Williams made, saying she knew how to love unconditionally and was a champion for all. "She would've advocated for you and your friends," Daryl Lewis said of his second cousin. "She would've been there for you and your friends. If she saw you hungry, she would feed you and ask if you had problems." Throughout the statements, there were moments of anger and hurt. ORIGINAL STORY: Pastor shot and killed during Whitehaven carjacking; 2 teens charged "My family will never forget," Lewis said. "They might forgive." The pain was palpable. "Her laugh, her touch, her smile, her hugs, her guidance, her love," Reverend Tondala Hayward said. "They're all just memories now." Rodriguez-Tabora had a listening device as he heard the statements. He declined to say anything to the reverend's family but his attorney told WREG after the hearing that Tabora was going to work on having his life mean more and be a better person.  "I'm glad we got to a resolution and I'm just hoping that the City of Memphis can heal and move on and be a better place," Robert Amann said. Tabora will serve 20 years in a Tennessee prison. As of now, he is slated to be deported to his native country of Honduras following his release.
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