Michigan's Cold Case Cards: Ricko Fordham's Unsolved Murder

Crime Stoppers offers $2,500 reward for information on 2020 killing in Flint

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Ricko Fordham, a 29-year-old Flint resident, was found shot to death in his car on the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue on July 3, 2020. His murder remains unsolved, and Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is distributing his case as part of a deck of playing cards featuring Michigan's cold cases in hopes of generating new leads.

Why it matters

Unsolved murders like Ricko Fordham's take a devastating toll on families and communities. The Crime Stoppers cold case cards aim to keep these open investigations in the public eye, potentially prompting someone with information to come forward and provide the answers that grieving families like the Fordhams desperately seek.

The details

On the night of July 3, 2020, police responded to reports of a shooting on the 1500 block of Lincoln Avenue in Flint and found Ricko Fordham dead inside his vehicle. The 29-year-old's murder has remained unsolved, despite a $2,500 reward being offered by Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County for information leading to an arrest.

  • Ricko Fordham was killed on July 3, 2020 in Flint, Michigan.

The players

Ricko Fordham

A 29-year-old Flint resident who was found shot to death in his car in 2020.

Lillian Fordham

Ricko Fordham's mother, who has lost multiple loved ones to gun violence, including another son.

Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County

An organization that is distributing a deck of playing cards featuring Michigan's unsolved cold cases, including Ricko Fordham's murder, in hopes of generating new leads.

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What they’re saying

“Unsolved cases in Michigan do not disappear with time. They remain in police files, court records, and in the hearts of families still waiting for answers.”

— Scott Clow (wmmq.com)

What’s next

Crime Stoppers is encouraging anyone with information about Ricko Fordham's murder to come forward anonymously by calling 1-800-422-JAIL (5245) or submitting a tip online. The $2,500 reward is still available for information that leads to an arrest.

The takeaway

Ricko Fordham's unsolved murder is a tragic reminder of the lasting impact of gun violence on families and communities. The Crime Stoppers cold case cards aim to ensure these open investigations remain in the public consciousness, providing a potential pathway to justice for grieving families like the Fordhams.