Sullivan County – This coming Sunday will be the seventh anniversary of the murder of Lowell Badger and police are still hoping someone with information will come forward to shed light to help in the ongoing investigation.

Lowell R. Badger, 85, of 10447 West County Road 350 North, Merom, was a retired farmer who was found deceased on the bedroom floor of his rural Sullivan County home on December 8, 2012. Badger died as the result of a gunshot wound suffered during a burglary of his home.

Lowell’s light to medium gray safe was taken during the burglary along with a TV. The safe measured 23.5” tall, 17” deep, and 17” wide. It was in pristine condition and was manufactured by John D. Brush and Company. The photo posted with this story represents a similar safe but Badger’s safe was in excellent condition. The television was a black 46” Sony Bravia LCD TV.

Since Badger’s death, investigators from the Putnamville Post of the Indiana State Police and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department have continued to investigate the death and they are still seeking answers. They believe there is someone who has credible information that can help bring closure to this unsolved case and they urge that person to step forward.

This safe is like Lowell Badger’s safe, except Badger’s safe was in pristine condition.

A reward of approximately $30,000 has been established and is available for the person or persons who provide credible info that leads to the conviction of those responsible for Badger’s murder.

Anyone who has information is asked to contact the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post at 765-653-4114, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department at 812-268-4308, or call any branch of CrimeStoppers to remain anonymous.