On a Sunday afternoon, April 15, 2007, the body of 27-year-old Amber Holly Eldridge was discovered under a pavilion in Canal Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A subsequent investigation by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office determined that the young woman, a White female, had died from multiple gunshot wounds, and her death was officially ruled a homicide.
At the time of her death, Amber was a mother to three children.
Investigators learned that Amber had been seen at various locations throughout Allentown on the day before her body was found. She was known to be living at 734 West Turner Street in the city. Her family shared that she had moved to Allentown only a few months prior to her death and that they were not entirely sure where she had been staying. They had resorted to monitoring her MySpace page to know that she was okay. Amber's family also spoke of her long struggle with drug addiction, which had begun in high school. They believe this struggle ultimately led her to a lifestyle that put her at risk. Despite their grief, some family members expressed a sense of peace, believing that in death, she was finally free from her earthly troubles.
The murder of Amber Holly Eldridge remains unsolved, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with her death. The Allentown Police Department continues to investigate her case, which is now considered a cold case. In 2015, the department established a Cold Case Homicide Team to re-examine unsolved homicides like Amber's. Authorities have repeatedly appealed to the public for any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Investigators emphasize that even a minor detail could be the key to solving the case and providing closure for Amber's family. The case remains open and active, with law enforcement hopeful that new leads will emerge.
