Binghamton Family Has Waited 4 Years for Justice in Daughter’s Murder

Aliza Spencer would have turned 16 in 2026. Instead, Binghamton still mourns a 12-year-old girl whose killing remains unsolved.

A Family Walk Ended in Gunfire

On a spring night in Binghamton, Aliza Spencer walked with her father and brother near their East Side home. What should have been a routine family walk turned tragic when gunfire erupted around 10 p.m.

Investigators said a bullet struck Aliza in the chest. She died from her injuries.

She walked with her family, just steps from home, in a place where a child should feel safe.

Timeline of the Aliza Spencer Case

April 21, 2022: Aliza Spencer was shot while walking on Bigelow Street in Binghamton.
2022 to 2026: Investigators followed leads, but police have not made an arrest.
Over time: Authorities increased the reward to encourage tips.
2026: The case remains open. Aliza’s family still waits for answers.

No Arrests, No Closure

Nearly four years later, police have not arrested anyone in Aliza’s killing.

Investigators continue to pursue leads, but her family and the Binghamton community still lack answers.

That uncertainty shapes every birthday, holiday, and milestone. In 2026, Aliza would have turned 16. Instead, her loved ones remember the life she never got to live.

Binghamton Still Remembers Aliza Spencer

Across Binghamton, especially on the East Side, residents continue to honor Aliza’s memory through posters, memorials, and tributes.

Her name remains part of the community.

But remembrance does not replace justice. Without an arrest or trial, her family continues to face grief and unanswered questions.

Reward Offered for Information

Investigators have increased the reward over time as they seek answers in Aliza Spencer’s killing.

At one point, authorities offered up to $50,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Law enforcement officials say they believe someone knows what happened.

How to Share Information

Anyone with information about Aliza Spencer’s killing should contact the Binghamton Police Department Detective Unit at 607-772-7080. People can also submit tips anonymously through local tip lines.

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A Family Still Waiting for Justice

Aliza’s family continues to wait for the truth.

Her father stood beside her that night. Her brother witnessed the shooting. Her mother, grandparents, and relatives have carried this loss every day since April 2022.

They wait for answers.
They wait for accountability.
They wait for justice.

If you know something, now is the time to speak up.