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ISP Requests the Public's Help
Indiana State Police detectives from the Putnamville Post, with the assistance of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, continue to investigate the death of retired farmer Lowell R. Badger, age 85, of 10447 West County Road 350 North, Merom, IN.

Mr. Badger was found deceased in his home on December 8, 2012 at 9:23 a.m.  The autopsy revealed the manner of death as a homicide.  Electronics and other items were found missing from the residence.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact First Sergeant Jeff Hearon or Detective Tom Hanks of the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post at 765-653-4114.

A $35,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

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