Phenix City Cold Case – Police Seeking Information Regarding 20-year-old cold case - $10,000.00 Cash Reward Offered
September 25, 2023

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

The Phenix City Police Department continues to seek answers in a September 26, 2003, homicide.  

Today, September 26, marks 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, Annie Whittelesy, 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," Whittelesy 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 is in the process of being renewed, 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 provided 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!

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Talladega Cold Case - Police Seek Answers in 2018 Cold Case - $5,000 Cash Reward Offered
June 12, 2023

Murder

Victim: Walter Eugene McKenzie III

411 Brignoli Street

Talladega, Alabama

Case # 2023-06122023-A

Talladega Police Department

(256) 362-4508

The Talladega Police Department continues an ongoing homicide investigation that occurred in late November of 2018.

On November 24, 2018, at approximately 1:46 p.m., officers responded to 411 Brignoli Street in Talladega, AL.  Upon arrival, units were advised by witnesses that a subject was shot in the area and the victim was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle. A short time later, units located the victim, Walter Eugene McKenzie III, 21, at a local hospital. McKenzie sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound and was transported to UAB for further treatment. McKenzie succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at UAB Medical Center.

Investigators say the victim was shot inside the residence located at 411 Brignoli Street during a verbal altercation that turned physical. There are no other details available regarding this ongoing investigation.

Family members had to celebrate their first Christmas without Walter McKenzie III a month after this senseless fatal shooting occurred in 2018. Sadly, McKenzie’s family has spent many holidays and family gatherings without Walter. The McKenzie family continues to seek answers.

As this investigation approaches five years, Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has increased the cash reward from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect involved in this fatal shooting. When you call CrimeStoppers you always remain ANONYMOUS.

If you have any information regarding this cold case, please immediately call law enforcement or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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May 10, 2023

Opelika – Police Seeking Information Regarding 1990 Cold Case - $5,000.00 Cash Reward Offered

Anderson Road

Opelika, AL

Case: OPD23-05102023-A

Opelika Police Department Investigations

(334) 705-5220

The Opelika Police Department continues to investigate an ongoing cold case from 1990 and is asking anyone with information regarding this homicide to please come forward.

The Opelika Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown homicide victim from a 33-year-old cold case.  On September 22, 1990, the body of a black male was recovered from a creek bed off Anderson Road, approximately one-tenth of a mile from Interstate 85 in Opelika, Ala. The body was sent to Montgomery, Ala. for an autopsy. After a medical examination, the cause of death was determined to be homicide from a single gunshot wound. The victim was wearing a white St. Louis Cardinals jersey-type shirt with red pinstripes, Jordache blue jeans, and black Ellesse shoes. It is believed that the victim was between the ages of 18-25 years old, 135-145 lbs., and approximately 5 foot 8 inches.

Opelika Police Investigators released a sketch of the victim and a digital rendering and what they believe the victim may have looked like.

Investigators are seeking answers and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the suspect. If you have ANY information, you will remain anonymous when you call CrimeStoppers.

If you have any information regarding the identity of the victim or suspect involved or their whereabouts, 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Talladega Cold Case - Nijah Latajuan Curry
March 27, 2023

Talladega Cold Case – Nijah Latajuan Curry - $2,500.00 Reward Offered

Victim: Nijah Latajuan Curry

Talladega, Alabama

Talladega Police Investigators

(256) 362-4508

This year will mark three years since Nijah Latajuan Curry, 22, has been reported missing.

Talladega Police Investigators say Curry was the victim of an April 7, 2020 homicide.

On April 7, 2020, at approximately 8:38 p.m., officers with the Talladega Police Department were dispatched to a possible shooting in the area of 432 West Coosa Street in Talladega. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male that sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene. The victim was identified as, Nijah Latajuan Curry, 22. A second victim was also located in the area and was transported to Citizen’s Baptist Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Curry’s family is seeking answers and is asking anyone with information regarding this fatal shooting to please come forward.

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for the death of Curry.

If you have any information regarding this case, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (1-833-251-7867) 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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March 23, 2023

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Etowah County Cold Case – Johnny Rhodes - $2,500.00 Reward Offered
March 10, 2023

Etowah County Cold Case – Johnny Lee Rhodes - $2,500.00 Reward Offered

Victim:  Johnny Rhodes

Etowah County, Alabama

Etowah County Sheriff’s Office

(256) 549-8127

This year will mark four years since Johnny Lee Rhodes, 34, has been reported missing.

Etowah County Investigators say Rhodes was reported missing by his mother on September 8, 2019. Rhodes was last seen on September 7, 2019, around 6:00 p.m.

Investigators say Rhodes was expecting a friend to visit him from out of town the day he was last seen. Rhodes was last seen wearing a Nike cap, green shirt, blue jean shorts, and black tennis shoes. Rhodes left his residence driving a blue dirt bike with the number 121 on the side of the bike. Rhodes suffered from seizures and did not have his medication with him when he was last seen. Investigators say his family attempted to call him and his phone went straight to voicemail. Rhodes’s mother said it was not normal for him to leave and not contact her.

According to a September 7, 2021, article from AL.COM, Rhodes’s mother said Rhodes left home that Saturday, but a short time later, the dirt bike he was on broke down. His mother said he went to his aunt’s house, but they couldn’t seem to get the dirt bike fixed. His mother told the reporter that she was told Rhodes had an acquaintance that gave him a ride to an unknown residence.

Investigators say skeletal remains were found on October 14, 2019. A cell phone was located near the remains. Investigators determined that the skeletal remains were identified as Rhodes.

Rhodes’s mother told reporters that her son was a good boy, a mama’s boy, and he would call her at least fifteen times a day. Rhodes’s mother said her son was a beloved father of seven children.

Rhodes was beloved by his family, and they are begging for anyone with information to please come forward.

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $2,500.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for the death of Rhodes.

If you have any information regarding this case, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (1-833-251-7867) 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Montgomery Cold Case – Nollie "Bo" Hudgens - $5,000.00 Reward Offered
February 27, 2023

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Montgomery Cold Case Update – Latricia McDade - $5,000.00 Reward Offered

Victim:  Latricia McDade

Alabama River Parkway / North Pass Road

Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery Cold Case Task Force

(334) 832-2550

This year will mark five years since Latricia McDade, 31, a dedicated mother of four, was fatally shot while heading home to iron her children’s clothes, as the McDade family continues searching for answers without avail.

McDade’s family says Latricia was a wonderful and loving mother who worked hard to provide for her four children. Latricia was “the joy of the party” and her friends and family enjoyed spending time with her.

The McDade family is searching for answers and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers stands with the McDade family and is asking anyone that has information regarding this senseless death to please come forward.

Montgomery Police Department says police and medics responded to the shooting on Friday, September 20, 2018, in the 200 block of Alabama River Parkway around 8:21 p.m. Authorities arrived at the scene and located an adult female who sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound. McDade was transported to Jackson Hospital Emergency Room for treatment. McDade succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased later that night.

In a 2018 Montgomery Advertiser interview, the family said McDade had just left her mother’s and sister’s residence prior to the shooting. McDade was headed home to iron her children’s clothes, prior to the shooting. McDade was in her vehicle when the shooting occurred. The shooting, the family said, was the result of an argument, between at least two unknown people.

The Montgomery Cold Case Task Force has accepted this case and classified it as a cold case in this ongoing investigation. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for this senseless fatal shooting.

If you have any information regarding this cold case, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (1-833-251-7867) 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Montgomery Cold Case – Arkita Stevenson - $5,000.00 Reward Offered
February 27, 2023

Montgomery Cold Case Update – Arkita Stevenson - $5,000.00 Reward Offered

Homicide

Victim:  Arkita Stevenson

200 block of Fleming Road

Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery Cold Case Task Force

(334) 832-2550

This year will mark twelve years since Arkita Stevenson, 19, an expectant mother, was fatally shot.

Montgomery Police Department says police and medics responded to the 200 block of Fleming Road on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, around 6:46 a.m. Authorities arrived at the scene and located a deceased adult female. The female, identified as Arkita Stevenson, was pronounced deceased on the scene. Investigators say the victim sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound.

Investigators say Stevenson was nine months pregnant at the time of her death.

The Stevenson family is searching for answers and Central Alabama CrimeStoppers stands with the family and is asking anyone that has information regarding this senseless death to please come forward.

The Montgomery Cold Case Task Force has accepted this case and classified it as a cold case in this ongoing investigation. Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a $5,000.00 cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of anyone responsible for this senseless fatal shooting.

If you have any information regarding this cold case, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (1-833-251-7867) 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Alpine Cold Case - Stephen Ryan King and John William Lowe Jr. Double Homicide
February 27, 2023

DOUBLE HOMICIDE

Victim: John William Lowe

Victim: Stephen Ryan King

2800 Block of Oakdale Road

Alpine, Alabama

Talladega County Sheriff’s Office

256-761-2141

Alpine - $22,500.00 Reward Offered for Information in 2015 Double Homicide – Updated Information

On November 30, 2015, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to a call of shots fired in the 2800 block of Oakdale Road in Alpine, AL.  Upon arrival of law enforcement, Stephen Ryan King, was found deceased at the scene and his stepfather, John William Lowe Jr., was transported to Coosa Valley Medical Center for medical treatment.  John William Lowe, Jr. was later pronounced deceased.  A witness told investigators that an unknown person walked up and asked Stephen Ryan King and John William Lowe Jr. for directions before hearing gunshots.

Investigators notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Thursday, February 2, 2023, of new information regarding the investigation. Investigators say a new witness has come forward and said they observed a person identified as a light-skinned black male in the area of the crime scene prior to the fatal shooting. Investigators are asking for anyone with information that can identify this potential suspect, to please come forward.

There is currently $22,500.00 in reward money available to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for these murders. $5,000 is offered from the Alabama Governor’s Office, $5,000 is offered from Ryan King’s father, $5,000 is offered from Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore, $5,000 is offered from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, and a private donor has come forward to offer an additional $2,500.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please immediately call the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP 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.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.