5 stories on the trial of man accused of killing Renee Eldridge in Columbus
Catch up on our coverage on the trial of Stacey Gray, who faced charges related to Renee Eldridge's 2015 death.
The stories share details about Gray's charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and rape. The trial unfolded in Muscogee County, where evidence like DNA linked to Renee's body and the scene played a crucial role.
From opening statements, to key testimony, to information on the deliberations and a guilty verdict, get all the information on the trial here.
NO. 1: TRIAL SET FOR MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING, RAPE AND MURDER OF COLUMBUS WOMAN
A man charged with murder and rape in the 2015 death of a Columbus woman will stand trial next week in Muscogee County, according to court documents. | Published November 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 2: OPENING STATEMENTS BEGIN AT COLUMBUS TRIAL OF MURDER SUSPECT IN RENEE ELDRIDGE’S DEATH
A Muscogee County jury heard opening statements Tuesday at the trial of a suspect charged with kidnapping, rape and murder in the death of a Columbus woman 10 years ago. | Published November 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 3: MOTHER TESTIFIES AT COLUMBUS TRIAL OF MAN ACCUSED OF MURDERING HER DAUGHTER
The mother of a Columbus woman found dead in an Alabama creek 10 years ago testified Wednesday during the trial of a suspect facing charges of kidnapping, rape and murder in connection with her daughter’s death. | Published November 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 4: JURORS UNABLE TO REACH VERDICT BEFORE THANKSGIVING IN COLUMBUS MURDER CASE
Jurors in a Columbus murder trial for a man charged with kidnapping, rape and murder in the 2015 death of a Columbus woman will enter a third day of deliberations as no verdict was reached Wednesday, prior to Thanksgiving. | Published November 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 5: COLUMBUS JURY DELIVERS VERDICT AT MURDER TRIAL FOR DEATH OF RENEE ELDRIDGE
A Muscogee County jury in the trial of a man who faced charges including felony murder and rape in the death of a Columbus woman a decade ago has reached a verdict. | Published December 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
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