Family Offers $10,000 Reward in 1985 Missouri Man’s Suspicious Death
The family of William "Bill" Sundermeyer, a Rolla, Missouri man found dead in rural Dent County in 1985, is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in his suspicious death. The Missouri State Highway Patrol…
Kansas City, MO, July 27, 2026 —
The family of William “Bill” Sundermeyer, a Rolla, Missouri man whose death in rural Dent County in 1985 remains suspicious, is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction in the case.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is actively investigating the cold case. Investigators believe that individuals with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding Sundermeyer’s death may still exist, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Sundermeyer was found dead in 1985. The details surrounding his death have been classified as suspicious, prompting the ongoing investigation by the state patrol. The exact circumstances and cause of death were not provided.
The reward is being offered by Sundermeyer’s family in the hope of generating new leads that could help solve the decades-old mystery. The $10,000 reward will be given to anyone who provides information that directly results in a lawful arrest and conviction in connection with the case.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol continues to seek information from the public regarding this investigation. Anyone with details, no matter how seemingly insignificant, is encouraged to contact the authorities. Further details regarding how to submit information were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Heisserer on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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