Nine years ago today, 85 year old, retired farmer, Lowell R. Badge of Sullivan County was found murdered.

Indiana State Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office have tirelessly worked the case since Badger’s death in 2012. Detectives have investigated more than 275 tips, conducted nearly 170 interviews, and searched the areas of land and water in the Sullivan County area not only on foot, but also with aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, boats, and SCUBA divers.

It is believed someone in the community knows something related to this case. Investigators are still urging and asking anyone with any information to come forward.  If a person or persons are in fear of reporting what they know, law enforcement has the means to mitigate those concerns. They are asking that you help bring some closure to the Badger family.

Items taken from Mr. Badger’s home included a 46” Sony Bravia LCD screen television and a light to medium-dark gray John D. Brush and Company safe, measuring 23 ½” tall, 17” in depth, and 17” wide. While the picture below is similar to the one stolen from the Badger home, it should be noted the one stolen was in pristine condition.

A safe and television were taken from Lowell’s home. The safe was a light to medium dark gray, in pristine condition and manufactured by John D. Brush and Company. The television was a black 46” Sony Bravia LCD screen.

A reward of $50,000 has been established and available for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Lowell’s death.

Law enforcement and the Badger family continue to solicit help from the public. Anyone with information is strongly urged to call Indiana State Police Senior Trooper BJ Patterson or First Sergeant Jason Fajt at the Putnamville Post (765) 653-4114 or Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom or Chief Deputy Jason Bobbitt at the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line 1-800-589-0805. This is a very active investigation, and all tips will be investigated. Tipsters can remain anonymous.