In connection with the recent murder of 85-year-old Lowell R. Badger of Sullivan County, a third reward is now being offered.

Individuals can make monetary donations at any 1st Financial Banking Center for the Lowell R. Badger Reward Fund. Funds from the account will assist law enforcement in the search for the person(s) responsible for the death of Mr. Badger and to pay a reward for information which leads to an arrest and conviction in the death of Mr. Badger. The fund is currently at $10,000 and growing.

Questions concerning the 1st Financial Bank Reward Fund should be directed to Mike Lueking or Duane Wampler at 812-268-3331.

Below are the two other reward avenues currently in use for this death investigation. They were previously provided in a December 10th Indiana State Police news release.

The Wabash Valley Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1000 for tips leading to an arrest. Persons with information can submit their tips by calling crime stoppers at 812-238-STOP (7867) or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting their tips online at http://www.wvcrimestoppers.org/. Persons providing information can remain anonymous.
 
Secondly, the Indiana Farm Bureau is offering a cash reward of up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction for person or persons responsible for the criminal acts related to this case. Individuals interested in this reward may contact the Indiana Farm Bureau Legal Affairs Team at 225 South East Street, Box 1290, Indianapolis, IN. 46206 or 317-692-7840 or www.farmbureau.org.

Please direct questions concerning the rewards to the respective reward agency.

Questions concerning the investigation should be directed to Sergeant Joe Watts.