James Charles Fulcher-Shortz was an 18-year-old from Omaha, Nebraska, who was murdered on July 28, 2007. The case remains unsolved and is listed among many cold homicide cases in Omaha that date back decades.

The family and community continue to seek answers while investigators face challenges in gathering sufficient evidence to move the case forward. Authorities have urged anyone with information about James Fulcher-Shortz’s death to come forward in hopes that fresh leads or advances in forensic testing might finally provide closure.

If anyone knew James or has information about what happened on or around July 28, 2007, please share what you know with investigators.