In a shocking and tragic development, the murder of 37-year-old Erica Weems remains unsolved nearly three years after her lifeless body was discovered in her Akron, Ohio home. Found shot three times in the head on November 2, 2020, by her sister, Erica’s death sent shockwaves through her community, leaving family and friends grappling with an unbearable loss.
Erica was set to 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦sit for a friend that fateful day, but when she failed to respond to calls and texts, her sister Charmaine took matters into her own hands. Finding the back door ajar, she entered the home only to uncover the horrific scene: Erica slumped on her bed, her phone and a cup in hand. There were no signs of struggle, and investigators noted that despite the violence of her death, valuables were left behind, suggesting a motive still eludes police.
The investigation has drawn national attention, especially after NBA star LeBron James, who knew Erica’s family personally, publicly called for justice. A $10,000 reward was announced by the Cleveland Cavaliers, but as months turned into years, leads have dwindled, leaving a community desperate for answers.
Erica, a beloved educator and community activist, dedicated her life to uplifting others, and her untimely death has left a profound void. With the two-year anniversary of her murder approaching, her family is pleading for anyone with information to come forward. “Her 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁er is still free,” Charmaine emphasized. “We need answers.”
As the investigation continues, the Weems family’s anguish deepens, haunted by the unanswered question: Who 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁ed Erica Weems? The Akron police urge anyone with information to step forward and help bring justice to a family shattered by loss.