NEWS RELEASE



For further information contact: Captain C.T. Ricks (573) 526-6115



Q3055

March 23, 2005



Emphasis: Reward Increases For Information In Death Of Patrol Sergeant



The reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the death of Sergeant Carl D. Graham Jr. has been raised to $10,000. The Missouri State Troopers Association is offering a $5,000 reward. The additional $5,000 is being offered by the Illinois State Troopers Association Lodge 41 and Patrick Bautz of Fidelity Mortgage Inc. of Illinois. Sergeant Graham’s body was discovered outside his residence on Sunday, March 20, 2005, the apparent victim of a homicide. The investigation into the homicide continues, and further information will be provided when it becomes available.



If you have information, which could assist in the investigation, please call (573) 323-8588 or (417) 469-3121. For information on the reward offered please contact Mr. Ken Sears of the Missouri State Trooper’s Association at (573) 635-5500.