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San Leandro Council Raises Reward for Unsolved Homicides to $150,000 Each
Summary
The City Council voted to increase the reward for each of four unsolved homicides to $150,000, aiming to spur tips and keep the cases in public view. The measure passed 6-0 with one member absent after public appeals from victims’ families and police testimony on investigative limits.
The San Leandro City Council voted to increase the reward for each of four unsolved homicides to $150,000, council members said during Monday’s meeting.
Council members approved the change after public pleas from families and a recommendation from police leadership intended to encourage witnesses to come forward. The motion passed 6-0 with Council member Bowen absent.
The increase applies to the unsolved murders listed in the resolution on the consent calendar, bringing parity among the four cases. Supporters said raising the reward could renew public attention and prompt new information; some family members and neighbors urged the council to do more than the proposed…
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