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BELOW ARE OUR SPECIAL REWARD CASES. BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE CASES, TRI-COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS OR LAW ENFORCEMENT MAY OFFER LARGER REWARDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
TRI-COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS OF MINNESOTA, INC
A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT
Address:
P.O. Box 545
St. Cloud, MN 56302-0545
Tip Line: 1-800-255-1301
UNSOLVED MURDERS
ENHANCED AND SPECIAL REWARDS
Tri-County Crime Stoppers is offering an enhanced reward of “up to $ 5,000” for information leading to the arrest and formal charging of the person or persons responsible for any of the following unsolved murders in the tri-county area.
Anyone with information on these crimes is urged to submit a tip by clicking "Submit a Tip" above or by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-255-1301.
You may contact the local, state or federal law enforcement agencies listed under each case however you may not remain anonymous. If you wish to remain anonymous, please submit your tip through the Tri-County Crime Stoppers.
ST CLOUD POLICE DEPARTMENT
HERBERT FROMELT, SR.
Information is wanted regarding Herbert Fromelt’s homicide on August 3, 1994. Mr. Fromelt (age 82) was found in his home having died from stab wounds. Law enforcement agencies and the family are requesting help in solving this homicide.
DOUGLAS LANE COPPER
On September 30th, 2005, Douglas Lane Copper (age 48) was found injured in the 3700 block of 3rd Street North, Saint Cloud, MN. Copper was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital and died of his injuries a few days later.
LA'DARIAN D'VONTE BROADNAX
On July 20th, 2019, La’Darian D’Vonte Broadnax (age 24) was shot as he was driving a vehicle in the alley of the 300 block of 4th Avenue South. It is believed this incident occurred as the result of a fight at a party nearby.
MARENIO WILLIAM KENNEDY
On December 16th, 2020, Marenio William Kennedy (age 21) was shot in an apartment in the 4000 block of 24th Street South in Saint Cloud, MN. It is not believed to be a random incident.
STEARNS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
MARY REKER and SUSAN REKER
On Labor Day weekend 1974, Mary Reker (age 15) and her sister Susan Reker (age 12) left their family residence in the City of St. Cloud on foot enroute to Zayre Shopper City where they told their parents that they intended to do some school shopping. They never returned home and were subsequently reported missing.
Zayre Shopper City was located at 33rd Avenue and Division Street; part of the building is currently occupied by Save-A-Lot in the Plaza West Shopping Center.
On September 28, 1974, the bodies of Mary and Susan Reker were discovered in a quarry area west of Waite Park. Both died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
The book below was written about the murders of Mary and Susan Reker with the assistance of their mother.
To hear the song written about the girls click here
MYRTLE VERA COLE
On December 12, 1981, Myrtle Cole (age 81) was found dead as a result of multiple stab wounds. She was found in a bedroom of her residence alone in the community of Fairhaven. Law enforcement personnel believe that they are in possession of evidence that will lead to the identity of the suspect in this case.
Stearns County Sheriff: 320-251-4240
MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: 651-642-0610
US POSTAL SERVICE & FBI