An 18 yr old is found shot to death in his car In the crisp autumn of 2014, the life of 18-year-old Caucasian male, Erik Valencia, was tragically cut short in Omaha, Nebraska. On the last weekend of October, what should have been a time of youthful enjoyment turned into a mystery that would leave a family heartbroken and a community searching for answers. The day he was last seen by his family was meant to be a celebration for his younger sister's birthday, a day he never arrived for.
Erik's body was discovered on October 25, 2014,
inside a parked and locked Hummer near 78th and Miami streets. The keys to the vehicle were never found, adding another layer of intrigue to the perplexing case. Investigators believed that Valencia was not alone in his final moments, stating that at least two other individuals were likely inside the vehicle with him. Despite this lead, the circumstances surrounding how he was killed have not been publicly disclosed.
Months after the discovery, Erik's case was on the verge of going cold. His grieving family, including his parents Norma and Albaro Garcia, made a public plea for any information that could lead to the person or persons responsible for their son's death. They remembered their son as an outgoing young man with a big smile who moved in several social circles. A significant cash reward was offered through Crime Stoppers in the hopes that it would encourage someone to come forward with the crucial information needed to solve the case. However, the name of any suspect remains unknown, and no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide, leaving the case unsolved.
