NEWS RELEASE



For further information please contact:

Capt. Christian T. Ricks

(573) 526-6115



Q3056

March 25, 2005



EMPHASIS: Reward Fund Grows To $30,000



The reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the death of Sergeant Carl D. Graham Jr. has been increased to $30,000. Originally, The Missouri State Troopers Association offered a $5,000 reward. Soon after, the Illinois Troopers Association added $5,000 to the fund. An anonymous donor has given an additional $20,000 to The MASTERS (Missouri State Troopers Emergency Relief Society) with the intention the money be offered as reward money in the investigation of Sergeant Graham’s death.



Sergeant Graham was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, March 20, 2005. His body was discovered outside his residence, the apparent victim of a homicide. The investigation of the homicide continues, and further information will be provided when it becomes available.



Individuals having information that is pertinent to this case can call the Southeast Missouri Crime Stoppers hotline at 573-332-0500. All phone calls are kept confidential.