UPDATE: A $100,000 reward is now being offered.

Original story below…

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WESTMINSTER, MD—As Maryland State Police continue to investigate the 2003 murder of a Carroll County man, the family of the victim is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the victim’s death.

The victim, Richard Atkins Jr., 30, of Westminster, was found by family members after having been beaten to death at around 12:30 p.m. on December 29, 2003 in his apartment on the 100 block of East Main Street. Investigators believe Atkins was targeted and robbery was motive in this case.

According to investigators, the person responsible for Atkins’ death went to his apartment on or about December 27 looking for money. When Adkins declined the request, he was beaten with a blunt object before those responsible stole cash and DVDs from the apartment.

Anyone with information may contact Sgt. David Sexton of the Maryland State Police Cold Case Unit at 410-996-7812.