MURDER
CASE #: 2003-1
Eric B Nelams
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Open
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Offense Location:
Phenix City, AL
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up to $15,000 via Alabama Governor & Central Alabama Crime Stoppers
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Summary:
On September 26, 2003, at approximately 5:30 am, the Phenix City Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Level Court in Phenix City, Alabama, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, Eric Nelams was located outside of his residence in the carport. Eric sustained a fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased on the scene. We are reaching out to seek any information or leads regarding homicide case that occurred 20 years ago. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/justiceforericnelams
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Investigators say On September 26, 2003, at approximately 5:30 am, the Phenix City Police Department responded to the 2300 block of Level Court in Phenix City, Alabama, in reference to a subject shot. Upon arrival, Nelams was located outside of his residence in the carport. Nelams sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased on the scene. Despite the passage of time, we remain dedicated to seeking justice for Eric and closure for our loved one. Your assistance could be crucial in uncovering new leads, information, or witnesses that could help bring resolution to this case. Even the smallest detail or recollection could make a significant difference in the investigation.
Additional Details:
If you have any information regarding this cold case homicide investigation, please immediately call the Phenix City Police Department at 334-448-2836 or CrimeStoppers using the 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward! CrimeStoppers is offering $5,000 in cash for information, $5,000 form Higher Hope Foundation and an additional $5,000 is being offered by the state, totaling $15,000. If you need to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers. They don’t need your information, just theirs! Last year marked the twenty-year anniversary of the senseless fatal shooting of Eric Nelams, 32. Investigators and family continue to seek answers and ask for anyone with information to please come forward. Please sign and share the petition asking Alabama Attorney General. Steve Marshall to reopen Eric’s case and assign it to an Investigator in the Cold Case Unit. https://www.change.org/p/urge-the-alabama-attorney-general-s-cold-case-unit-to-reopen-eric-nelams-homicide?source_location=tag_
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