The Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek answers in the 2011 murder of DeLange Harris and seeks the public’s help with providing insight or additional details in this ongoing cold case investigation.

On May 3, 2011, deputies responded to the area of Athens Church Road located in the Goshen Community in Crenshaw County in reference to a possible deceased person. Upon arrival, units located the male victim identified as DeLange Harris, 25. Harris was pronounced deceased on the scene.

May 3, 2024, marked thirteen years since Harris was taken from his family and friends. This case is ongoing and has not nor will it ever be forgotten.  Investigators have worked diligently to work new leads, gather new evidence, and solicit the FBI for assistance in bringing this case to a close with the person(s) responsible for his untimely death. 

Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering $5,000.00 to be paid within 30 days of an arrest(s).  Another $25,000 reward will be paid by the family and Governor’s Office, after the arrest and conviction of the offender(s). This brings the total reward to $30,000.00.

Investigators and family continue to seek answers and ask anyone with information to please come forward. When you contact CrimeStoppers, you always remain anonymous.

If you have any information regarding this investigation, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!

If you need to remain anonymous call CrimeStoppers.

Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.