It’s been 13 years since James Dean Odle was found slain in Waterford Township, and his killer has not yet been found.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan continues to offer a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in the case. A conviction is not required to receive the reward.
Tipsters remain anonymous.
According to Crime Stoppers: Odle was murdered shortly before 3 a.m. on July 31, 2011 while walking on South Lynn Street near Lakeview Street when the slaying occurred. He suspect was described as a black male with a thin build who exited a white vehicle, described as a GMC Acadia, Dodge Journey or Chrysler Pacifica, and shot Odle several times. The shooter was reportedly of medium height and wearing a black do-rag, black t-shirt and checkered shorts at the time. Odle collapsed in a nearby yard where he died from the gunshot wounds.
Odle was 28 years old when he was killed and the father of two.
To make an anonymous tip, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP or 1800speakup.org.
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