Eric Wilkerson is a former running back for the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers. Wilkerson is the subject of a criminal investigation into a murder, according to police. The murder victim was Brian Weems III, a 46 year old man from Cleveland, Ohio.
Wilkerson also played college football for Kent State University.
Eric Wilkerson Murder Investigation
Warrant Issued For Wilkerson Arrest In Murder Investigation. “Wilkerson, 55, is wanted on charges of aggravated murder in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, following the fatal stabbing of 46-year-old Brian Weems III on February 23, according to the Associated Press: According to Cleveland police, the men had argued in an apartment on Wednesday. Wilkerson followed Weems into a bathroom and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene, police said.” [Heavy/AP]
Brian Weems Murdered After Fight In Apartment. “According to Cleveland police, the men had argued in an apartment on Wednesday. Wilkerson followed Weems into a bathroom and stabbed him multiple times before fleeing the scene, police said.” [AP]
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