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Eric Nelams
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Phenix City
State: Alabama
County: Russell County
Date of birth: June 10, 1971
Date of death: September 26, 2003
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Race: African American/Black
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: September
LEA: Phenix City Police Department
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February 10, 2025 | By: Hope Johnson This story is part of a collaborative project between Project: Cold Case and the University of North Florida’s Applied Journalism class. Eric Nelams loved to make trips back and forth from Columbus, Georgia to Atlanta to spend time with his sister. “Being so close in age, we just kind of did life together,” said his sister, Cathy Nelams. “He was my very best friend. “Eric’s life reflected loyalty, strength, and service, with close family ties in both Columbus, GA, and Phenix City, AL. Those trips stopped 21 years ago, when Eric Nelams, age 32, was shot outside of his Alabama home when leaving for work. He was found by his family members shortly after being killed. His murder has never been solved. Eric grew up in Columbus, Georgia, and was a big family person. Eric’s family meant everything to him and just always wanted to make them happy. Eric loved Christmas, it was when their whole family got together at their... Read More
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