Frank Wright was 57 and visiting from Indiana when he was fatally shot at a self-serve car wash on 43rd Avenue North in Birmingham on May 22, 2009. The attack happened during what investigators described as a drug-related robbery; another person with Wright was also injured.

Birmingham police focused on two suspects. Anthony Lane, then 19, was linked by a witness who said Lane was seen buying gasoline at a nearby convenience store shortly after the shooting and saying he needed to get rid of some evidence. Wright’s vehicle was later found burning behind that store; it had been ransacked and Wright’s wallet was recovered empty. Confronted with surveillance footage, Lane admitted to shooting Wright multiple times, taking his car, and setting it on fire. Lane was convicted of capital murder; during the penalty phase the jury recommended death and the judge followed that recommendation.

A second man, Dion Williams, was arrested and charged with capital murder and attempted murder in connection with the same incident. If anyone knew Frank Wright or has information about the May 22, 2009 shooting, please come forward.