Cash Rewards For Unsolved Cases In Canada
Earn rewards by sharing information that helps solve these cases
Cash rewards for unsolved case files are primarily distributed through independent non-profit programs like Crime Stoppers, as well as government justice departments and individual police agencies. These rewards typically range from $20 to $2,000 for standard Crime Stoppers tips, but can escalate from $50,000 to over $1 million for major government-backed cold case investigations.
Cash Rewards
| File | Province | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| Disappearance of Cowboy Ben Tyner | British Columbia | $15,000 |
| Unsolved murder of Diane Dobson | Ontario | $20,000 |
| 1989 Kingston John Doe | Ontario | $50,000 |
| Ottawa teen Justin Rutter disappearance | Ontario | $5,000 |
| Unsolved homicide of John Horvath | Ontario | $2,000 |
| Unsolved murders in Windsor | Ontario | $40,000 |
| Thr murder of Jane Johnson, and daughter, Cathryn Johnson | Alberta | $50,000 |
| First Nation cold case of Trent Hunter | Ontario | $50,000 |
Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program
Quick Facts
Nova Scotia
Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program- – is an additional tool to help police gather information on unsolved crimes
- – the reward amount will be based on the investigative value of the information provided
- – there are now over 100 active cases in the program
- – five cash awards have been paid out since the program started in 2006
- – employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward
- – the program phone number is 1-888-710-9090
, Judy Parks's body was discovered in a wooded area. She was only 14. Her family is still without answers. A reward of up to $150k for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her murder is being offered.
>Halifax, Nova Scotia
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