Reward offered in 1993 murder

Norwich — Connecticut’s Cold Case Squad is turning its attention to  Norwich, seeking to solve a1993 homicide.

Bertha Reynolds was discovered dead in her 84 Laurel Hill Ave., residence on July 9, 1993, at 4:27 p.m. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Recently, the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office formed a Cold Case Squad comprised of members from the New London County State’s Attorney’s Office and state and local law enforcement agencies to investigate so-called cold cases in eastern Connecticut. The squad has taken up the Reynolds homicide and will be actively working all leads and information.

Gov. M. Jodi Rell has authorized a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Bertha Reynolds.

Anyone with information regarding this homicide can call the Connecticut Cold Case Squad Tip Line at (866) 623-8058; all calls will be kept confidential.