MURDERED: Eric Nelams || Weird True Crime for Cases that Haunt Us
Update: 2025-10-25
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In Memory Of: Eric Nelams
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Despite witnesses, potential suspects, and a possible motive, Eric’s murder remains unsolved more than two decades later. In this episode, we explore the tragic and frustrating case of Eric Nelams—an honorably discharged veteran, a devoted father, and a man who was deeply loved by his family and community. We examine the suspicious circumstances surrounding his murder, including an alleged fraud scheme, questionable behavior from those closest to him, and early missteps by law enforcement that may have cost investigators valuable time and evidence. Eric’s family, including his sister Cathy and mother Annie, have never stopped fighting for answers. From billboards and petitions to monthly emails to police, their pursuit of justice is as strong today as it was in 2003.📢 How you can help:
Eric’s case remains open but unsolved. His family is petitioning to have the Alabama Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit take over the investigation. You can support their fight for justice by:
To donate, please visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/youshouldbehereAll proceeds from Cases That Haunt Us will be donated the the volunteer organization: The Jason Landry Search Team
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Edited by: djaudio
This is a “Podcasters Give Back” series: Cases That Haunt Us from the women-owned Fire Eyes Media LLC network
Email us jules@fireeyesmedia.com
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Sources:
1. U.S. v. Cowling, 239 F. App'x 549 | Casetext Search + Citator
2. Interview with Annie and Cathy Nelams
3. A Deep Hurt: The Eric Nelams story | News | citizenofeastalabama.com
4. Family of soldier gunned down at home in Phenix City speaks 20 years later
5. Petition · Pleading with Alabama Attorney General's Cold Case Unit to Reopen Eric Nelams' Homicide
6. 27. Coordination of Parallel Criminal, Civil, Regulatory, and Administrative Proceedings | United States Department of Justice
7.https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2023/12/2023-12-15-Eric-Nelams-Reward-Proclamation.pdf
8.https://www.newspapers.com/image/983568157/?match=1&terms=%22Eric%20Nelams%22
9. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1026923839/?match=1&terms=%22Eric%20Nelams%22
10. IRIS Investigative Strategies
11. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1595328
Sources:
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/you-should-be-here--6405928/support.
On the morning of September 26, 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran and father Eric Nelams stepped outside his Phenix City, Alabama home to head to work—just like he did every other day. Minutes later, he was gunned down in his own carport. Despite witnesses, potential suspects, and a possible motive, Eric’s murder remains unsolved more than two decades later. In this episode, we explore the tragic and frustrating case of Eric Nelams—an honorably discharged veteran, a devoted father, and a man who was deeply loved by his family and community. We examine the suspicious circumstances surrounding his murder, including an alleged fraud scheme, questionable behavior from those closest to him, and early missteps by law enforcement that may have cost investigators valuable time and evidence. Eric’s family, including his sister Cathy and mother Annie, have never stopped fighting for answers. From billboards and petitions to monthly emails to police, their pursuit of justice is as strong today as it was in 2003.📢 How you can help:
Eric’s case remains open but unsolved. His family is petitioning to have the Alabama Attorney General’s Cold Case Unit take over the investigation. You can support their fight for justice by:
- Signing the Change.org petition
- Sharing Eric’s story
- Following @justice.for.eric.nelams on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X
- Calling Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP with any tips—even if they seem small
To donate, please visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/youshouldbehereAll proceeds from Cases That Haunt Us will be donated the the volunteer organization: The Jason Landry Search Team
Connect with the podcaster:
🎧 Subscribe & follow Weird True Crime for more real stories, real people, and cases that refuse to be forgotten.📩 Have a case you want us to cover?
Email us at weirdtruecrime@gmail.com or send us a DM on Instagram.
Subscribe on Patreon: www.patreon.com/weirdtruecrime
Instagram: www.instagram.com/weirdtruecrime
TikTok - www.tiktok.com/weirdtruecrime
YouTube - www.youtube.com/@weirdtruecrime
Edited by: djaudio
This is a “Podcasters Give Back” series: Cases That Haunt Us from the women-owned Fire Eyes Media LLC network
Email us jules@fireeyesmedia.com
Visit us on Instagram @FireEyesMediaLLC
Sources:
1. U.S. v. Cowling, 239 F. App'x 549 | Casetext Search + Citator
2. Interview with Annie and Cathy Nelams
3. A Deep Hurt: The Eric Nelams story | News | citizenofeastalabama.com
4. Family of soldier gunned down at home in Phenix City speaks 20 years later
5. Petition · Pleading with Alabama Attorney General's Cold Case Unit to Reopen Eric Nelams' Homicide
6. 27. Coordination of Parallel Criminal, Civil, Regulatory, and Administrative Proceedings | United States Department of Justice
7.https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2023/12/2023-12-15-Eric-Nelams-Reward-Proclamation.pdf
8.https://www.newspapers.com/image/983568157/?match=1&terms=%22Eric%20Nelams%22
9. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1026923839/?match=1&terms=%22Eric%20Nelams%22
10. IRIS Investigative Strategies
11. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1595328
Sources:
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/you-should-be-here--6405928/support.
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