ERIC NELAMS: Shot and killed in his own front yard in Georgia - 2003 (1 Viewer)

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Phenix City family is pleading for help in a 20-year-old murder case gone cold. Eric Nelams was shot and killed in his front yard. His sister and mother spoke exclusively to News Leader 9.

“We have no idea of when it was put in the cold case file,” said the victim’s sister, Cathy Nelams.

20 years later, and the family of Eric Nelams is still searching for answers after the 32-year-old was gunned down in front of his home on Level Court in Phenix City.

“It’s really hurtful, even 20 years later, it still feels like it’s yesterday, and emotions are really high.”


The soldier was headed to work in Columbus when his life was cut short. News Leader 9 spoke to the family ten years ago, and his mother detailed then that someone must have timed when he would leave home.

“No, I don’t think he had any enemies because he was such a loving person. And so personable and had so many friends that I didn’t think anyone would want to bring harm to him, but we know based on the circumstances that isn’t true.”

After decades, the wounds are still fresh for his mother and sister.

The Alabama Center CrimeStoppers Unit has increased the reward to $10,000 for an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information on what led to the killing of Nelams should call 334-215-STOP.

Family of soldier gunned down at home in Phenix City speaks 20 years later

A Phenix City family is pleading for help in a 20-year-old murder case gone cold. Eric Nelams was shot and killed in his front yard. His sister and mother spoke exclusively to News Leader 9.

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The family of Eric Nelams is still searching for answers after the 32-year-old was gunned down in front of his home Phenix City, GEORGIA in 2003!!!

The Alabama Center CrimeStoppers Unit has increased the reward to $10,000 for an arrest and conviction in this case. Anyone with information on what led to the killing of Nelams should call 334-215-STOP.

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[Kimster]

This case was brought to our attention by a person who follows us on X.com. His family is desperate for answers!

 

[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Alabama family starts I-85 billboard campaign to solve murder of man killed decades ago

Eric Nelam's family is raising awareness about their loved one who was killed in his Alabama driveway in 2003. They believe someone in Atlanta may know who is responsible.

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Alabama family starts I-85 billboard campaign to solve murder of man killed decades ago​

"He was a great person, he wasn't a street person. He was a person who was well-loved and well liked," Cathy Nelams, Eric's sister, said.

"It just wasn't justified, and they took a major part of our family away, whoever was responsible. But, we deserve answers as a family, and we deserve some kind of closure," Eric's nephew, Vincent Johnson, added.

"When you have such a big part of your family missing, it hurts. So, that hurt begins to turn into frustration and anger. So, you have to focus that into something positive, which is the justice that we're seeking now," Johnson explained.

All these years later, Eric's family is determined to find his killer, and they believe someone in Atlanta may know who is responsible.

That's why they worked with Saben Outdoor to sponsor billboards along I-85, between Columbus and Atlanta, in order to raise awareness about his case, and the $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

"The more people you reach in a general area, the better chances you have. Especially after so much time has passed, and people have moved and transplanted to different places," Johnson said.

"Even if you move, you can't run from justice," he added.

Anyone with any information about Eric's case can contact the Phenix City Police Department at 334-448-2800. You can also submit tips anonymously through Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP.

Eric's family has also created an online petition asking the Alabama Attorney General's Cold Case Unit to take over Eric's case.

 

[Tresir]

This is a good site with a lot of detail. It includes a map of his house where he was shot. It must be a targeted killing because it is in a cul-de-sac.

I don't understand why the case was dropped by LE. They need to re-open it.

Eric Nelams - Project: Cold Case

On September 26, 2003, at approximately 5:30 am, Eric Nelams was fatally shot in his carport as he left for work in Phenix City, Alabama.

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[Tresir]

Here's a link to the shooting location.

2300 Level Ct · Phenix City, Alabama

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Reward increased to $15K in Phenix City Unsolved Murder

The reward for information in the unsolved murder of Eric Bernard Nelams has increased to $15,000 after a victims’ advocacy group added an additional $5,000 to the case. Nelams was 32-year-old when he was shot and killed outside his home in the 2300 block of Level Court in Phenix City.

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Reward increased to $15K in Phenix City Unsolved Murder​

The reward for information in the unsolved murder of Eric Bernard Nelams has increased to $15,000 after a victims’ advocacy group added an additional $5,000 to the case. Nelams was 32-year-old when he was shot and killed outside his home in the 2300 block of Level Court in Phenix City.


Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for any information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect.

In June of 2004, former Alabama Governer Bob Riley offered a $5,000 reward to anyone who may be able to give information that would lead to an arrest and conviction. Governor Kay Ivey renewed this reward, making the total reward $10,000.

Now, the Higher Hope Foundation has added another $5,000 to the reward, bringing the total reward offered for information on this case to $15,000.

Higher Hope Foundation is a nonprofit that provides financial assistance and advocacy efforts to victims’ families affected by violent crime of the disappearance of a loved one, as well as nonprofits who support them.

In a statement to Alabama CrimeStoppers, Higher Hope Foundation says:

“The Higher Hope team stands with the Nelams family in their pursuit of justice for Eric Nelams. We hope this reward encourages anyone with information to come forward and help provide this family with the answers they deserve.”