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Memphis Mom Charged Murder After Shooting Intruder Under Daughter's Bed

7/21/2026

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Kendra Scott Charged

Retired officer Buddy Smith said the affidavit does not support a self-defense claim under Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine.
Kendra Scott, 36, was charged with murder after a man was found dead in front of Memphis home on July 16, 2026.
Police say Scott shot the intruder after finding him hidden beneath her daughter’s bed.
A 13-year-old girl told investigators she had invited the victim into the house that night.

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Kendra Scott Charged

Fox News released an audio version of its story, highlighting Kendra Scott’s claim she acted to protect her child.
Police say Kendra Scott shot an intruder hidden under her daughter’s bed in Memphis and now faces first-degree murder charges.
Officers recovered Rodderius Morton, shot in the back of his head, in family’s front yard.
Juvenile said Scott shouted “Who’s at my house?”; she is held without bond pending trial.

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Kendra Scott Charged

Retired officer Buddy Smith said the affidavit does not support a self-defense claim under Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine.
Kendra Scott, 36, was charged with murder after a man was found dead in front of Memphis home on July 16, 2026.
Police say Scott shot the intruder after finding him hidden beneath her daughter’s bed.
A 13-year-old girl told investigators she had invited the victim into the house that night.

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