Eric Alamo Convicted of Kidnapping and Robbery

Eric Alamo, 48, was convicted by a Philadelphia jury for kidnapping and robbing a man and his family during a violent incident in November 2021. After luring the victim to his apartment under the pretense of a marijuana sale, Alamo and two accomplices restrained the man, demanding ransom from his wife while threatening them with a gun. They forced the victim to call his wife to bring money and valuables to a designated location, where she was also victimized. The couple and their 9-year-old son were later taken to a hotel in Bensalem, where police intervened after the victim's wife alerted her sister, who contacted authorities. Upon police arrival, Alamo was arrested and evidence including duct tape and a firearm was recovered. District Attorney Larry Krasner emphasized the successful collaboration between law enforcement agencies in securing the conviction, ensuring Alamo no longer poses a threat to the community.