Big heat is on for Eric Floyd
Philadelphia Daily News, May, 2008 by DAVID GAMBACORTA, CHRISTINE OLLEY & KITTY CAPARELLA gambacd@phillynews.com 215-854-5994
By now, it probably has dawned on Eric DeShawn Floyd that his time is running out, no matter how many dark corners of the world he finds to hide in.
Philadelphia police and FBI officials continued yesterday to turn up the heat on Floyd, the only suspect still being sought in the weekend slaying of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski, the married father of three.
City officials have announced that a reward of more than $140,000 is being offered for information leading to Floyd's capture. And Floyd's mug shot is being displayed on seven Clear Channel digital billboards across the city.
Homicide detectives spoke with some of Floyd's relatives, hoping they could bring the chase to a close. "They realize the gravity of the situation," one investigator said.
Cops continued to check out tips, including one that seemed promising from the daughter of a Philadelphia police ...