By Sarah Whites-Koditschek
The reward for information to help solve a more than 20-year-old Alabama homicide has been increased to $15,000 in the death of Eric B. Nelams as his family continues to seek justice.
The HigherHope Foundation has contributed funds to increase the reward for solving the September 2003 fatal shooting.
“We hope this reward encourages anyone with information to come forward and help provide this family with the answers they deserve,” the foundation said in a statement Saturday.
The family is asking the attorney general’s office to continue prioritizing the case, the statement said.
Nelams was killed at the age of 32 outside of his Phenix City home on his way to work, according to Project Cold Case.
On Friday, a candlelight vigil will be held in Montgomery in honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week. Nelam’s family plans to attend, according to the release.