Video above: Previous coverageCrimeStoppers 215-STOP is searching for an anonymous tipster who is eligible for a reward after their information helped solve a Jacksonville homicide case.Patrick Slade Boothe was reported missing in January. Investigators later uncovered evidence suggesting foul play and identified suspicious transactions connected to Boothe’s banking information, according to Jacksonville police Lt. Matthew Johnston.Boothe had last been seen leaving the Parker Place Southwest area of Jacksonville on Jan. 23. His body was found on Feb. 4.Despite surveillance efforts and interviews, the investigation eventually stalled until an anonymous tipster provided detailed information about the events surrounding Boothe’s disappearance and killing.> > PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspects in custody after missing Jacksonville man found deadInvestigators used that information during a follow-up interrogation, which led two suspects to confess. Jesse Heald is charged with capital murder and Tiffany Nichol is charged with felony murder in the case.Heald shot Boothe while trying to steal money from him in a car, according to court documents.The tipster’s information also may have helped investigators locate Boothe’s remains, Johnston said.CrimeStoppers is urging the person who submitted the tip to contact the organization to claim the reward. They were given a tip ID and password to communicate with investigators and claim a reward.Those with information about crimes can contact local law enforcement or CrimeStoppers 215-STOP through its 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867).Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting “215stop” to 738477 or by using the P3 Tips mobile app. >> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13
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CrimeStoppers 215-STOP is searching for an anonymous tipster who is eligible for a reward after their information helped solve a Jacksonville homicide case.
Patrick Slade Boothe was reported missing in January. Investigators later uncovered evidence suggesting foul play and identified suspicious transactions connected to Boothe’s banking information, according to Jacksonville police Lt. Matthew Johnston.
Boothe had last been seen leaving the Parker Place Southwest area of Jacksonville on Jan. 23. His body was found on Feb. 4.
Despite surveillance efforts and interviews, the investigation eventually stalled until an anonymous tipster provided detailed information about the events surrounding Boothe’s disappearance and killing.
> > PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Suspects in custody after missing Jacksonville man found dead
Investigators used that information during a follow-up interrogation, which led two suspects to confess.
Jesse Heald is charged with capital murder and Tiffany Nichol is charged with felony murder in the case.
Heald shot Boothe while trying to steal money from him in a car, according to court documents.
The tipster’s information also may have helped investigators locate Boothe’s remains, Johnston said.
CrimeStoppers is urging the person who submitted the tip to contact the organization to claim the reward. They were given a tip ID and password to communicate with investigators and claim a reward.
Those with information about crimes can contact local law enforcement or CrimeStoppers 215-STOP through its 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (833-251-7867).
Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting “215stop” to 738477 or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
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