Crime Stoppers Sees Hefty Reward Donation for Jabalee Case

Crime Stoppers of Michigan said Monday it received thousands of dollars in reward money for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of a New Baltimore double homicide suspect.

"Crimes Stoppers on a homicide has a reward up to $2,500," President John Broad told Patch. "We have recently received an additional enhancement reward contribution, so the reward is up to $12,500."

News of the donation comes as . During that conversation, Jabalee asked police to seek fresh leads in , New Baltimore Police Chief Tim Wiley said.

When Jabalee, who was acquitted in 2010 by a Macomb County jury, asked Monday what he could do to help, Wiley said he told him he could donate to the reward fund, like he previously did.

"He said he would make some kind of contribution," Wiley said.

Broad said contributions are confidential, but they remain in a trust fund for one year. After that, the donor can choose for Crime Stoppers to keep the money as rewards or get it back. At one point, the reward money reached a record $220,000 from about 50 people. However, the original rewards have all since been returned.

"I think the Jabalees were very well-respected in New Baltimore and here is a couple at home—where you think you're safe—and they were brutally murdered," he said of the reason why he thinks so many donations initially flowed in.

The case is an open investigation, with police seeking fresh leads.

"The family is anxious to find out who is responsible for killing Mr. and Mrs. Jabalee," Broad said.

Anyone with tips should call the at 586-725-2181 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587).