Omaha Jury Convicted Erika Mims of Murder
A jury found 44-year-old Erika Mims guilty of multiple felony counts for murders committed in Omaha.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Violence
An Omaha jury convicted 44-year-old Erika Mims on two counts of first-degree murder following a trial. Mims was also found guilty of tampering with physical evidence and multiple weapons charges.
Why it matters
The convictions follow an investigation into the murders of two victims who were lured into a home before being shot. The case also included a non-fatal shooting of Ronald Townsend at an apartment complex.
A jury convicted 44-year-old Erika Mims on eight total charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of tampering with evidence, and four felony weapons charges. Sentencing is scheduled for December 17.
The players
Erika Mims
She is a 44-year-old woman who was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder.
Ronald Townsend
He was shot and injured by Mims at an Omaha apartment complex.
The details
Prosecutors stated that Mims lured victims into a home, shot them multiple times, and disposed of their remains. Investigators discovered one victim's body in a car near 66th and Ames in March, while the second body was located near 75th and Rainwood Road.
Timeline
February: Mims killed the first victim.
March: Investigators found a body inside a car.
July and August: Mims killed the second victim.
Monday afternoon: The jury convicted Mims on all counts.
December 17: The court will sentence Mims.
Legal Context
This case proceeds under the state's established penal code for capital offenses and multiple felony weapons charges. The sentencing phase on December 17 will follow the Nebraska state sentencing guidelines.
The conclusion of this trial brings closure to a violent sequence of events that occurred across multiple sites, including Maple Street and near 75th and Rainwood Road. Local residents are no longer faced with the immediate threat associated with the active investigation.
The takeaway
The jury's decision ensures that the individual responsible for these violent crimes will face judicial sentencing in December. This verdict concludes the legal process for these specific incidents in the Omaha area.
What happens next
The court has scheduled the sentencing for Erika Mims for December 17.
Further reading
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