She Lured Two Men Into Her Home and Opened Fire — Then Allegedly Cleaned Their Bodies and Dumped Them

A Nebraska jury has convicted a 44-year-old woman of murdering two men in separate killings. Investigators believe money was the motive, and authorities say the defendant may have targeted another victim who survived a shooting.

A chilling double-murder case in Nebraska has reached a major turning point after a jury found Erika Mims guilty of killing two men in separate incidents, with prosecutors alleging that she lured the victims into a residence, shot them repeatedly, and attempted to conceal evidence afterward.

On Monday, October 5, 2026, Mims, 44, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of LaRon Hodges, 39, and Lamar Nedd, 46. Jurors also found her guilty of two counts of tampering with physical evidence and four felony weapons charges, according to Law&Crime.

The investigation exposed a disturbing pattern that took months to piece together — and left investigators examining whether another shooting was connected to the case.

One Man Disappeared. Another Body Was Found Months Later.

The investigation began in February 2023, when Hodges was reported missing.

The following month, investigators discovered his body inside a trash can in his own vehicle. The car had been abandoned at an apartment complex near North 66th Street and Ames Avenue in Omaha. Authorities located the remains after the vehicle was moved to an impound lot.

Hodges had been shot 21 times, according to the report.

Months later, in August 2023, Nedd’s body was discovered near the intersection of 75th Street and Rainwood Road. His remains were badly decomposed, complicating the investigation.

At first, the two deaths were separate cases. But detectives eventually uncovered a connection that would bring both investigations together.

How Investigators Connected the Two Murders

By October 2023, authorities had linked Mims to both killings.

Investigators identified her as someone who knew both victims and obtained a search warrant for a location believed to be connected to Nedd’s death. Evidence collected during the investigation pointed detectives toward the same person in Hodges’ killing, according to statements reported by Omaha ABC affiliate KETV.

During an earlier bond hearing, prosecutors described what they believed happened.

They alleged that Mims lured Nedd into a residence with the intention of killing him, and that a similar method was used in Hodges’ death.

Authorities said the alleged motive was money. After the shootings, Mims allegedly cleaned the victims’ bodies before disposing of their remains in an effort to conceal the crimes.

The allegations painted a picture of killings that prosecutors said were planned rather than spontaneous acts of violence.

Investigators Suspected a Third Victim

The two murder convictions were not the only violent incident connected to Mims.

Authorities also believe she shot another person in March 2023. That individual survived, and Mims faces an assault charge in connection with that case.

The potential connection raises further questions about whether the two fatal shootings were part of a broader pattern of violence.

In the Hodges case, another woman, Erykha Wilson, 29, who reportedly had a contentious relationship with him, and Kenneth Smith, 46, were charged as accessories to the murder in 2023. Those allegations are separate from the jury’s verdict against Mims.

Earlier that year, Mims had also been arrested on a weapons charge, according to Law&Crime.

A Conviction — but One More Major Court Date Ahead

Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson previously emphasized the importance of keeping the investigation moving while protecting evidence and witnesses.

Now that a jury has found Mims guilty of both murders, the case is moving toward sentencing.

Mims is scheduled to be sentenced on December 17, 2026. Given the first-degree murder convictions and the additional evidence-tampering and weapons convictions, she faces a lengthy period behind bars.

For the families of Hodges and Nedd, the verdict marks a significant development in a case that began with one man’s disappearance and expanded into a double-murder investigation.

But investigators’ suspicions about the surviving shooting victim leave another question hanging over the case: Were the two murders the only acts of violence connected to Mims?

Source: Law&Crime