Governor Offers Reward to Help Crack Dallas Co. Cold Case

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

Authorities in Dallas County are hoping a five thousand dollar reward from the Governor’s Office will help crack a cold case.

The investigation into the death of Perry County native Samuel Payne has been going on now — for more than a year.

Payne disappeared on New Year’s Eve night 2014. His body was found about three months later near a creek in Dallas County.

“We’re trying to solve this for the family. Its being investigated by the SBI, State Bureau of Investigation, to find out whether it was a homicide or not, or what exactly happened to him,” said District Attorney Michael Jackson.

Anyone with information can call the SBI Crime Tip Line at 1-800-392-8011.