Homicide
2300 Block of Level Court
Phenix City, Alabama
Case: PPD23-09262023-A
Phenix City Investigations
334-448-2822 / 334-448-2837
Phenix City Police Department
334-448-2800
FROM CENTRAL ALABAMA CRIMESTOPPERS
The Phenix City Police Department continues to seek answers in a September 26, 2003, homicide.
This year marked the twenty-year anniversary of the senseless fatal shooting of Eric Bernard Nelams, 32. Investigators and family continue to seek answers and ask for anyone with information to please come forward.
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.
Twenty years later, Eric’s mother, continues to plead to the community for help. “I want the mothers to speak to their sons and daughters. I’m a mother who lost my son. If you know anything, would you please come forward,” Eric’s mother pleads.
Family members say Nelams was a member of the military and a loving and devoted father. Family members say Nelams had just walked outside to get in his truck to go to work when he was fatally shot.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers continues to take a stand against violence and is offering a $5,000.00 cash reward for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect. In June of 2004, Former Alabama Governor Bob Riley heard the family’s pleas for help. He offered a $5,000 reward to anyone who may be able to give information that would lead to an arrest and conviction. That reward has just been renewed by Governor Kay Ivey, making the total reward $10,000. Investigators are seeking answers and ask anyone with information regarding this homicide investigation to please come forward. When you call CrimeStoppers, you will remain anonymous.
The photos of the victim were provided by the victim’s family.
If you have any information regarding this cold case homicide investigation, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 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!
If you need to remain anonymous, call CrimeStoppers. We don’t need your information, just theirs!
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