Dead body found near where missing jogger was kidnapped

Memphis police tweeted this morning that “a deceased party” had been found in the same area.

“The identity of this person and the cause of death is unconfirmed at this time,” police said.

“The investigation is ongoing.”

Fox News reported that up to 20 police cars and a police helicopter were in the same area, but could not confirm if it was related to the Fletcher investigation.

Fletcher, 34, was jogging at about 4am Friday local time when she was attacked and forced into an SUV, police say.

Eliza Fletcher was out jogging last week when she was accosted and forced into an SUV. (Supplied)

They had previously said she may have been seriously injured in the kidnapping.

Although Fletcher is still missing, police have charged a man over her disappearance.

US Marshals arrested 38-year-old Cleotha Abston on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Eliza Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit.

Cleotha Abston has been charged over Fletcher’s abduction. (Supplied)

Police also linked the vehicle they believe was used in the kidnapping to a person at a residence where Abston was staying.

Fletcher is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist.

The family has released a video statement asking for help in finding Fletcher and offered a $73,500 reward for information in the case.

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