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Concord Police Say Murder Suspect on the Run After Woman’s Body Found in Pond

by ECT

Concord, Ca —  On Monday, May 16, 2016, at 2:36 AM, CPD officers responded to Newhall Park for the report of a body in the pond at that location.  A person in the park saw the body and called the police.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult female in the water.  They pulled her from the water and determined she was deceased.

Major Crimes Unit Detectives were called out and assumed the investigation.  It was determined that the female was the victim of a homicide.  She has been identified as 25 year old Concord resident Poinsettia Parks.

Detectives have identified 26 year old Erick Lamar Nelson as a suspect in this case.  There is currently a warrant for Nelson’s arrest and he should be considered armed and dangerous.  Nelson is described as a black male adult, 6’1”, 185 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Nelson was known to the victim.

nelson2Detectives are also trying to locate a black, four door 2003 Kia Spectra with CA license plate 5ENY919.  Nelson may be in possession of this vehicle.

If Nelson or the Kia are seen, please do not approach and immediately call 911.  Anyone with information about his case is asked to call Detective Greg Pardella at (925) 603-5922.  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the Concord Police Department Tip-Line at (925)-603-5836.

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3 comments

Frank May 16, 2016 - 7:35 pm

Death penalty for all involved

Concord 94521 May 17, 2016 - 3:34 pm

Dude that did the 1st interview on tv the one that
look like eazy E…he probably knows something..
what was he doing out at 230-300 in the morning when he found the body floating in the water?hmmm? He was up all nite and gave a tv interview later in the morning…he’s probably still awake

Ogan May 24, 2016 - 5:14 pm

I believe she was pregnant with his child and he was married with child/children.
They were arguing and he probably tried to kill her and the baby.
Lost control= Murder.

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