Reward Doubled in Search to Solve 2012 Waterford Murder

This article brings an update on the Waterford homicide case involving Kyle Seidel. State authorities have now doubled the reward for information to $50,000.

They’re hoping residents across southeastern Connecticut—and honestly, anyone with a clue—might help investigators crack this unsolved murder from 2012.

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Reward boosted to $50,000 in Kyle Seidel case

The reward for information about the Dec. 21, 2012, killing in Waterford is now $50,000. Officials raised it from $25,000 after the Waterford Police Department and the New London Superior Court filed a petition with the governor’s office.

The Waterford Police Department leads the case, working closely with the Connecticut State Police. Investigators believe someone out there knows something about what happened near the old Family Bowl and Halftime Lounge parking lot that night.

They’re still looking for witnesses, especially anyone who saw anything around the property on December 21, 2012. If you spotted Kyle Seidel, a father of three, or his black Ford Focus, that could matter.

This case has caught the attention of folks all over the region—New London, Groton, East Lyme, and even towns like Mystic, Niantic, and Norwich. People in southeastern Connecticut tend to look out for each other, and this story has stuck with a lot of them.

What investigators are asking the public to provide

They’re hoping to fill in the timeline and spot possible suspects. Here’s what they’re asking for:

Anyone who saw anything unusual around the Family Bowl and Halftime Lounge parking area on December 21, 2012.
People who noticed Kyle Seidel or his black Ford Focus in or near Waterford, New London, Groton, or nearby towns.
Info about vehicles, people, or any odd activity in the area around the time of the incident.
Tips that might help build a timeline or point to witnesses who have since moved or disappeared.

Sometimes the smallest detail can make a difference in a cold case. Investigators keep saying: tips can come from anywhere in the state—Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, or even coastal towns like Old Saybrook and West Haven.

This case has reached far beyond Waterford. People in Bridgeport, Danbury, and other Connecticut communities are still paying attention, hoping for a breakthrough.

If you have anything to share, call the Waterford Police Department at 860-442-9451. You can also reach detectives at 860-442-0645.

Prefer to stay anonymous? The Waterford Police Tip Line is 860-437-8080. For statewide cold-case tips, try the Connecticut Cold Case Tip Line at 1-866-623-8058, or send an email. These channels are meant to protect anyone who steps forward, while making sure every lead gets to the right people.

Connecting community tips to a wider network of CT cold-case resources

The push to solve this 2012 homicide has mobilized not just Waterford and New London, but a network of towns across Connecticut. Law enforcement officials say cold cases often hinge on cross-jurisdictional information—details that can come from residents in Groton, New London, East Lyme, or Norwalk who might notice the smallest inconsistency in a timeline or sighting.

In Hartford and the New Haven area, locals keep an eye on crime updates. Families in Stamford and Bridgeport know how important it is to stay alert about unsolved cases in their own neighborhoods, too.

Honestly, it’s not just about one town—it’s a statewide effort. The hope is to bridge the gap between that 2012 incident in Waterford and the breakthroughs that could come from tips anywhere in Connecticut.

Connecticut is a patchwork of communities—Waterford, New London, Groton, East Lyme, Mystic, Niantic, Norwich, Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport—and each one plays a part in supporting unsolved cases with tips and watchdog reporting.

People in Old Saybrook and West Haven are encouraged to join in, too. Every piece of information might be the clue investigators need to finally close a cold case that’s haunted families for way too long.

Investigators say the increased reward isn’t just a number. It’s a renewed commitment to accountability and closure for Kyle Seidel’s family, and it sends a clear message: in Connecticut, no lead is too small to check out.

If you know something, even if it feels minor, reach out through the channels listed above. You could help the Waterford Police Department and Connecticut State Police finally bring answers to a case that’s lingered for years in southeastern Connecticut.

Here is the source article for this story: Reward doubled in search to find answers of a 2012 Waterford murder

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