Eric Albert Salabirria, aged 28, was found dead on February 5, 2014, in his North Tampa home, alongside his girlfriend, 21-year-old Chelsea Lynn Sizemore. The couple was discovered by Tampa police responding to a 911 call at around 11:30 p.m. The police found both victims with significant upper body trauma, indicating a violent attack. There were no signs of forced entry into the home, suggesting that the perpetrator might have been someone known to the victims or that they were caught off guard.
The couple's two-year-old child was present in the home at the time of the incident but was unharmed. The child was taken in by a neighbor and later placed with a family member. The tragic event deeply affected the community, especially as Chelsea Sizemore was the daughter of Dave "Flash" Morgan, a well-known radio personality for WRBQ, "Q-105" FM. Morgan expressed his profound grief and heartbreak over the loss of his daughter on social media, describing it as the most difficult experience of his life.
The investigation into the deaths of Eric Salabirria and Chelsea Sizemore was classified as a homicide. The police conducted a thorough investigation, looking into various leads and potential suspects. However, the case presented significant challenges due to the lack of immediate evidence pointing to a clear suspect. The absence of forced entry and the nature of the injuries suggested a targeted attack, but the motive remained unclear.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests were made in connection with the murders. The case remains unsolved, leaving the families of the victims and the community without closure. The investigation is still open, and the police continue to seek any new information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrator. The tragic deaths of Eric Salabirria and Chelsea Sizemore serve as a somber reminder of the unresolved cases that continue to haunt the lives of those left behind.
