In the late summer of 2014, the life of Eric Michael Lauderdale, Jr., a 28-year-old Black or African American man from Flint, Michigan, was tragically cut short. On Friday, September 19, 2014, Lauderdale was found deceased near his light green Cadillac on the city's north side. He was rushed to Hurley Medical Center, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
His death was determined to be a result of force, and authorities have treated the case as a homicide.
The circumstances surrounding Lauderdale's death remain shrouded in mystery, leaving a painful void for his family and friends. In the immediate aftermath and over the years, Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County has issued appeals to the public for any information that might lead to a break in the case. These appeals suggest that investigators believe foul play was involved, yet specific details about the nature of his death have not been publicly disclosed.
Despite the passage of time, there has been no publicly available information regarding any arrests made in connection with the death of Eric Michael Lauderdale, Jr. The case appears to have gone cold, with no named suspects, charges filed, or any subsequent trials or convictions. For his loved ones, the quest for answers and the hope for justice continue as his death remains an unsolved homicide in the city of Flint.
