The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help in connection to a murder that occurred last year in Central Odessa.
On April 17, 2020 at approximately 0054 hours, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to the 2500 block of North Tom Green in reference to a stab victim. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, identified as Eddie Hernandez Palma, 52 years of age.
Investigation revealed that Palma was stabbed by an unknown male subject. Palma was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased by medical personnel. Next of kin were notified. No arrests were made and there are no suspects.
Anyone who recognizes the person of interest or vehicle shown in the Surveillance Footage is encouraged to contact OPD at 432-333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS. The person of interest was occupying a silver Toyota Prius with paper tags and a spare tire on the front right.