FBI Offers $50,000 Reward in Aliza Spencer Murder Case

Four years after the 12-year-old's death, authorities seek public tips to solve the case.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:34pm

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An extreme close-up of a single bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the investigation into Aliza Spencer's murder.The FBI's $50,000 reward offer aims to uncover new evidence and leads in the unsolved 2022 murder of 12-year-old Aliza Spencer.Binghamton Today

The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of those responsible for the 2022 murder of 12-year-old Aliza Spencer in Binghamton, New York. Aliza was shot and killed while walking near her home, and local authorities say the case is solvable if they receive crucial tips from the public.

Why it matters

The unsolved murder of a young girl has deeply impacted the Binghamton community, leaving many residents seeking answers and justice. The FBI's reward offer signals a renewed push to generate leads and solve the case, which has remained a mystery for four years.

The details

Aliza Spencer was shot in the chest and killed on the night of April 21, 2022 while walking near her home on Bigelow Street in Binghamton with her father and older brother. Despite an ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in the case. The FBI and Binghamton police are now urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, as they believe tips from the public could make a crucial difference.

  • Aliza Spencer was killed on April 21, 2022.
  • The FBI announced the $50,000 reward on April 14, 2026.

The players

Aliza Spencer

A 12-year-old girl who was shot and killed while walking near her home in Binghamton, New York in 2022.

Craig Tremaroli

Special agent in charge of the FBI Albany Field Office, who spoke at a news conference about the reward offer.

Cory Minor

Binghamton assistant police chief, who stated the case is solvable if the public provides tips to investigators.

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What they’re saying

“This is a solvable case. But we need the public's assistance. Those tips could make the difference in this case.”

— Cory Minor, Binghamton Assistant Police Chief

What’s next

The FBI and Binghamton police are urging anyone with information about Aliza Spencer's murder to contact the FBI at (800) CALL-FBI or the Binghamton police detective bureau at (607) 772-7080.

The takeaway

The unsolved murder of 12-year-old Aliza Spencer has left the Binghamton community searching for answers and justice. The FBI's $50,000 reward offer signals a renewed effort to generate leads and solve this tragic case, but ultimately relies on the public to come forward with any tips or information that could help identify and apprehend those responsible.