Thirty-seven-year-old father of three Jason Abraham-Millership had recently moved in with his father and stepmother on Park Lane East, Tipton, in the Black Country area of the West Midlands in England. During the evening of January 31st, 2006, he was reportedly involved in some type of argument or confrontation with several unidentified individuals, who eventually left the premises.
Later that night, shortly before midnight, these individuals apparently returned, lured the then-sleeping Jason out of his home, then forced him into the back of a vehicle before speeding off.
The hours following his disappearance would prove critical. Friends and family quickly realized something was wrong, but before any search could gain momentum, the grim discovery had already been made.
The following day, February 1st, Jason’s body was found floating in the Birmingham Canal near Albion Road in West Bromwich. The canal, part of the extensive network of waterways that runs through the Black Country, became the focus of an intensive police investigation as forensic teams examined the scene for evidence.
Jason’s body bore superficial wounds, as if from a struggle. His cause of death was listed as drowning, suggesting he may have still been alive when thrown into the canal.
West Midlands Police launched a major investigation, treating the case as both a kidnapping and a murder. Detectives appealed for witnesses who might have seen suspicious vehicles or unusual activity around Park Lane East on the night of January 31st, or near the canal where Jason’s body was discovered.
Investigators also sought information about Jason’s recent movements, personal relationships, and any disputes that might explain why he had been targeted. There was speculation that the murder might have been linked to recent drug overdoses in the Tipton area.
A few days after the body was recovered, a thirty-year-old man from Coventry and a thirty-seven-year-old woman from Birmingham were arrested in connection to the crime, but both were released without charge.
As of this writing in July of 2026, Jason Gerald Abraham-Millership’s murder remains officially unsolved.
Crime Immemorial 