Cold Case Remains Unsolved: Pennsylvania Police Offer $5,000 Reward for Lead on 17-Year-Old Murder
Seventeen years have passed since Gary Redner, a senior executive at the Redner's grocery chain, was brutally beaten to death near his home in Berks County. Despite an extensive investigation, Pennsylvania State Police are still stumped, and now they're seeking fresh leads that could finally crack the case.
Redner, 55, was found severely beaten outside his residence on Reber's Bridge Road in Lower Heidelberg Township on March 9, 2008. The autopsy revealed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause of death. Initially, investigators were unsure whether the attack was random or targeted, leaving many questions unanswered.
Redner, a native of Queens, New York, had worked for his family's business for 36 years, rising through the ranks before becoming executive vice president of procurement and wholesale operations at Redner's Warehouse Market. The company, which now boasts over 60 locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, is still reeling from its loss.
On the night of Redner's death, he had stopped by Ganly's Pub & Restaurant, just a mile from his home, around 7 p.m. Authorities found no signs of trouble at the establishment before Redner left. However, in a shocking twist, police discovered $270 in cash inside Redner's wallet.
New information suggests that Redner may have been confronted on his own driveway and again outside his neighbor's house while trying to flee through a wooded area. The exact timing of the homicide remains unclear, but investigators believe it occurred between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the fateful night.
As the case continues to haunt the Redner family, Richard Redner, Gary's brother and chairman of the company, passed away last year without seeing justice in his brother's death. The family business, founded by Earl and Mary Redner in 1970, has grown significantly since then, reaching annual sales of over $1 billion.
Pennsylvania State Police are now offering a $5,000 reward for credible tips that could lead to the identification of Redner's killer. Anyone with information can call the PSP tip line at (800) 472-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.
With the passage of time, hopes are dwindling that justice will finally be served in this tragic case. The police appeal is a desperate bid to rekindle hope and bring closure to the Redner family and the community.
Seventeen years have passed since Gary Redner, a senior executive at the Redner's grocery chain, was brutally beaten to death near his home in Berks County. Despite an extensive investigation, Pennsylvania State Police are still stumped, and now they're seeking fresh leads that could finally crack the case.
Redner, 55, was found severely beaten outside his residence on Reber's Bridge Road in Lower Heidelberg Township on March 9, 2008. The autopsy revealed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause of death. Initially, investigators were unsure whether the attack was random or targeted, leaving many questions unanswered.
Redner, a native of Queens, New York, had worked for his family's business for 36 years, rising through the ranks before becoming executive vice president of procurement and wholesale operations at Redner's Warehouse Market. The company, which now boasts over 60 locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, is still reeling from its loss.
On the night of Redner's death, he had stopped by Ganly's Pub & Restaurant, just a mile from his home, around 7 p.m. Authorities found no signs of trouble at the establishment before Redner left. However, in a shocking twist, police discovered $270 in cash inside Redner's wallet.
New information suggests that Redner may have been confronted on his own driveway and again outside his neighbor's house while trying to flee through a wooded area. The exact timing of the homicide remains unclear, but investigators believe it occurred between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on the fateful night.
As the case continues to haunt the Redner family, Richard Redner, Gary's brother and chairman of the company, passed away last year without seeing justice in his brother's death. The family business, founded by Earl and Mary Redner in 1970, has grown significantly since then, reaching annual sales of over $1 billion.
Pennsylvania State Police are now offering a $5,000 reward for credible tips that could lead to the identification of Redner's killer. Anyone with information can call the PSP tip line at (800) 472-8477 or submit an anonymous tip online.
With the passage of time, hopes are dwindling that justice will finally be served in this tragic case. The police appeal is a desperate bid to rekindle hope and bring closure to the Redner family and the community.
- it's like time is standing still for Gary Redner's family. His life was cut short in such a brutal way, leaving so many questions unanswered. The fact that he had $270 in cash on him just before his murder only adds to the mystery. I hope the new leads bring some closure, but it's getting harder to hold onto hope 
... like 17 years have passed and theres still no lead 
... i feel for the redner family, its been a long time coming 
... $5k reward might be a good start but im not sure if itll make a difference 
... has anyone heard anything new about this case lately? 
17 yrs gone by & still no leads 
! $5k reward can't hurt, tho 
That's like, almost 2 yrs! Meanwhile, PA State Police r still investigatein 
. Looks like time's runnin out for Gary Redner's family... 
. Anyone got a lead? 
my aunt got murdered too n it was all messed up... we didnt even get justice 
i feel bad for gary's fam they deserve answers 
anyway idk how ppl can sleep at nite thinking about someone being brutally murdered 
5k reward is a good start tho 
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. And now the police are offering a $5,000 reward, which is a decent amount 
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. If you're from the area back in 2008, take a look at old photos and see if anything rings a bell 
. Who knows, maybe we'll get some closure for this tragic case 
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! Its like, what's taking so long?! 
! We all hope that this new info helps crack the case & bring justice to Gary's family 
. I mean, its just not right that Richard Redner passed away without seeing his bro get some answers 
! #JusticeForGary #ColdCaseSolved #BringHimDown
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And the weird thing about the cash in his wallet... like what were they expecting him to do? 
. I mean, $5k reward is a good start, but what if that's all it takes? 
. and the fact that they're only now increasing the reward after all these yrs, that just feels like a PR stunt 
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