In 2003, Eric Nelams was murdered in Phenix City, Alabama. His case remains unsolved. Over the past two decades, requests to access his case file have been ignored or denied — again and again for various reasons. The Phenix City Police Department has stated that they’ve exhausted all leads, that the case will remain in their jurisdiction, and that case materials will not be shared with anyone outside of law enforcement. But here’s the truth: if all leads are exhausted and the case remains inactive, why are families like ours still being denied access to the file? We're asking for the opportunity to have it reviewed by independent professionals with law enforcement experience who may see what others have missed. We believe it’s time for Alabama to follow the federal government’s lead. In 2022, the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act (HVFRA) became law. It gives families the right to request a review of a cold case after three years — provided all leads have been exhausted — and mandates that modern investigative techniques be applied. This law acknowledges what families already know: access to information can reignite hope and bring new life to cold cases long ignored. We’ve also contacted state legislators, but have received no response. That’s why we’re turning to the public. We need your voice to pressure local officials, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Governor Kay Ivey and lawmakers to: Grant access to Eric’s case file Support legislation like HVFRA at the state level. Respect the rights of families who deserve answers, not silence!

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We also have a petition on Change.org: Pleading with Alabama AG’s Cold Case Unit to Lead Eric Nelams’ Homicide Investigation  https://chng.it/G8HLC9QKrs