In the quiet community of Ashville, Alabama, the life of 68-year-old Eddie D. Lee came to a sudden and violent end on Saturday, June 20, 2026. On that afternoon, at approximately 2:20 p.m., St. Clair County 911 received a call about a deceased person discovered inside a residence located in the 9000 block of Shoal Creek Road. When deputies from the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, they found Mr. Lee, who was pronounced dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
The discovery sent a shockwave through the community, as friends and family were left to grapple with the unexpected loss of a man described as having a quiet strength and a deep love for his family.
The St. Clair County Criminal Investigation Division was promptly notified and began an immediate and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Lee's death. Investigators secured the residence and started the meticulous process of gathering evidence and piecing together the events that led to the fatal shooting. As the investigation progressed, a suspect was identified in connection with the homicide. Authorities located Tanya Belzer in the nearby city of Lincoln, Alabama, where she was taken in for questioning by St. Clair County investigators.
Following the interview and based on the evidence gathered, Tanya Belzer was arrested and formally charged with the murder of Eddie D. Lee. She was subsequently booked into the St. Clair County Jail, where she is being held on a $1,500,000 bond. While an arrest has been made, the investigation into Eddie Lee's death remains active and ongoing as authorities continue to gather more information. The case against Tanya Belzer is now pending, and as of the initial reports, no further details regarding a potential motive or the relationship between Belzer and Lee have been publicly released by law enforcement. The community awaits further developments as the legal process moves forward to bring clarity and justice for the death of Eddie Lee.
