Fredrick O’Neal Harris, a 63-year-old U.S. Army veteran, was last seen by his family on February 2, 2019, in Center Point, Alabama. A few days later, on February 6, 2019, his body was discovered on the side of a road in the city of Lipscomb by a FedEx driver. Investigators with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office determined that his body had likely been there for at least a day.
His death was ruled a homicide, prompting an extensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle's demise.
In the years following the discovery of his body, the case of who killed Fredrick O’Neal Harris has remained unsolved. Law enforcement officials have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. His family, still seeking answers and justice, has joined investigators in pleading for anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward.
To encourage potential witnesses, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama has offered a cash reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest in the case. Despite the ongoing efforts of both law enforcement and the community, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder. The case remains an open and active investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for the family and friends of Fredrick O’Neal Harris.
