The body found in Memphis has not been identified and no cause of death has been determined.
Authorities have said Fletcher, 34, was jogging around 4 a.m. on Friday when a man approached her and forced her into a dark SUV after a brief struggle, which was caught on surveillance video. Fletcher was reported missing when she did not return home that morning.
Memphis police said in an affidavit that they believe Fletcher was seriously injured in the abduction. was arrested in connection with Fletcher's disappearance. He is currently charged with especially aggravated kidnapping and tampering with evidence.Monday that there was a large police presence in an area"very close to where a dumpster was towed from outside Cleo Abston's brother's apartment" on Sunday.
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