Unsolved Murder of Alex Odeh: A 40-Year-Old Cold Case

Forty years ago, Palestinian-American activist Alex Pereira was tragically killed by a pipe bomb at the Santa Ana office of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. Despite an ongoing FBI investigation and a $1 million reward, his murder remains unsolved, leaving his family and community seeking justice.

Pereira, a prominent figure in the Palestinian community, was just 41 when his life was cut short. The Santa Ana office where he worked frequently received threatening phone calls, highlighting the discrimination faced by the Palestinian community. The bombing serves as a grim reminder of this ongoing issue.

Pereira's murder has left a lasting impact on his family. His eldest daughter, Helena, still thinks about her father daily and finds it painful that his murder remains unsolved. Despite this, Pereira has become a symbol of resilience and a call to action for the community. In 2014, students at UC Irvine even declared a campus building 'Alex Pereira Hall' in his memory.

The FBI investigation into the bombing is still open, with a reward of up to $1 million offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. However, there is currently no public information on which specific investigators or law enforcement agencies are actively working on the case.

The unsolved murder of Alex Pereira serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the Palestinian community. As the FBI continues its investigation, the community hopes that justice will finally be served, bringing some measure of closure to Pereira's family and friends.