FBI Offers $50K Reward for Leads in 2022 Binghamton Murder of 12-Year-Old

The reward is in addition to $50K offered by local police, totaling $100K for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aliza Spencer's killer.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph 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 for information on Aliza Spencer's murder underscores the urgency to solve this tragic case.Binghamton Today

The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the 2022 killing of 12-year-old Aliza Spencer in Binghamton, New York. This reward is in addition to a prior $50,000 reward offered by the Binghamton Police Department, making the total reward $100,000 for the successful resolution of the case.

Why it matters

The unsolved murder of a young child has deeply impacted the Binghamton community, and the increased reward money signals the authorities' determination to find those responsible and bring them to justice. Solving this case could provide closure for Aliza's family and help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The details

On April 21, 2022, Aliza Spencer was struck in the chest by a bullet while walking on the sidewalk with her father and brother near their home on Bigelow Street in Binghamton. The Binghamton Police Department and FBI announced the $50,000 FBI reward at a press conference on Tuesday, in addition to the prior $50,000 reward offered by local police.

  • On April 21, 2022, Aliza Spencer was killed.
  • On Tuesday, the FBI and Binghamton Police announced the $100,000 total reward.

The players

Aliza Spencer

A 12-year-old girl who was tragically killed in a 2022 shooting incident in Binghamton, New York.

Binghamton Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating Aliza Spencer's murder and offering a $50,000 reward for information.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is now offering an additional $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Aliza Spencer's killer.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the release of additional details about the investigation and the search for suspects.

The takeaway

The increased reward money demonstrates the authorities' commitment to solving this tragic case and bringing Aliza Spencer's killer to justice. The community is hopeful that this will lead to new tips and information that could help crack the case.