On October 30, 2016, 30-year-old Cornelius Hodges was found dead from a gunshot wound behind a house on Hamilton Street in Omaha, Nebraska. His body, initially thought to be a Halloween decoration due to its condition, was discovered under a vehicle. Hodges had been missing for nearly a week after leaving his mother's home in the early hours of October 24.
His parents, Diane and Kenny Perry, were devastated by the news and have been searching for answers ever since.
Hodges, described by his family as a gentle and quiet man, had no known enemies, was not involved in gang activity, and lived a peaceful life. His family is baffled as to why anyone would want to harm him. Despite investigations and a prayer walk held by the community to honor his memory, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains unsolved. His family continues to plead for anyone with information to come forward to help bring them closure.
