On December 2, 2010, Alicia Jackson, a 25-year-old mother, was brutally murdered in her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Alicia had just returned home after picking up her two-year-old son Jeremiah and setting him up in his highchair before making dinner. Her boyfriend, Eugene Wilson, arrived home later that evening to discover Alicia stabbed more than 30 times in the neck, face, and chest while her son remained unharmed nearby. The scene left her family devastated, and more than a decade later, her murder remains unsolved.
Alicia was known as a dedicated mother who cherished her son. She was an Ohio State University graduate, holding both an undergraduate and a master's degree in city and regional planning. She was preparing to move to Dallas with Eugene and their son for a new chapter in their lives. Alicia had no known enemies, and her death was described as particularly personal and violent, suggesting she might have known her attacker. The crime scene showed no signs of forced entry, and investigators believe Alicia might have let her killer into the home willingly. Two laptops and her phone were missing, while her purse and wallet were left behind, leading investigators to dismiss robbery as the motive (sources: People, 10TV, Clermont Sun).
The investigation has faced many challenges. No surveillance footage captured the crime, and no witnesses came forward. Despite the significant violence at the scene, neighbors heard nothing unusual that night. Evidence collected from the crime scene has not led to any suspects, and Eugene, Alicia’s boyfriend, was ruled out as a suspect after his alibi was confirmed. The police have stated that the murder was likely not random, with strong indications of rage suggesting a personal motive. Despite exhaustive efforts and public appeals, Alicia’s killer has never been identified, and her case remains one of Columbus’s unsolved homicides, still awaiting new information that could bring justice (sources: People, 10TV, Clermont Sun).
