MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
a division of the
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Troop A, 504 SE Blue Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64063


NEWS RELEASE

For further information please contact: Sgt. Collin Stosberg
(816) 622-0800 ext. 259
A031002
March 22, 2010

EMPHASIS: Cara Jo Roberts Homicide Investigation Update


The Harrisonville, Missouri, Police Department has requested the assistance of the Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating the Cara Jo Roberts homicide. On November 5, 2008, Mrs. Cara Jo Roberts was found shot to death in her home located in Harrisonville, Missouri. The Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control has the ability to provide resources, such as increased manpower and other investigative tools to cases such as this.

Recent developments have led investigators to believe there are individuals who have information regarding this homicide who have never come forward. It is those individuals officers hope to reach and to encourage them to call the TIPS hotline: (816) 474-TIPS or Troop A Headquarters at (816) 622-0800 ext. 279. Investigators would like to remind callers they can remain anonymous. There is a $35,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Cara Jo Roberts. Any information received will be given directly to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Division of Drug and Crime Control.
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