Governor Bentley Offers Reward in Tuscaloosa Homicide Investigation

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who brutally assaulted and killed a woman in her home in the Highlands neighborhood in Tuscaloosa.

Kate Webb Ragsdale, age 73, was found dead on Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was last seen by friends a few days prior. A formal suspect has not been identified, and Governor Bentley is joining with local authorities in urging anyone who may have information on the crime to come forward.

“The Tuscaloosa Police Department is working hard to solve this brutal crime,” Governor Robert Bentley said. “Someone may have seen or heard something that could be the tip detectives need. I hope this reward will encourage people to come forward and provide the information that will help bring Ms. Ragsdale’s killer to justice.”

Anonymous tips can be provided by calling Tuscaloosa Crime Stoppers at (205) 752-STOP (7867).