AKRON, Ohio — Nearly five years have passed since the murder of Ericka Weems, the godsister of LeBron James.

The Akron native and NBA legend has called for justice for Ericka, as has her family. However, no one has been charged with the murder that happened inside the victim's West Akron home.

After the homicide in November of 2020, News 5 spoke with Ericka's heartbroken family.

"She just loved and cared about everyone. She had the biggest heart," said her brother, Brandon Weems, who played high school basketball with James.

A year later, Ericka's sister, Shermaine Weems-Reed, shared her frustration that the case was still unsolved.

"I got to stay strong for not only her— my kids, my family and to get her justice that she deserves," Weems-Reed said in 2021.

As the five-year anniversa

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