Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder Of AL Woman As Anniversary Nears

ALEA is renewing its appeal for information and offering a $5,000 reward for leads in the unsolved murder of a Lauderdale County woman.

By Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff

Oct 20, 2026 11:48 AM CDT

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ROGERSVILLE, AL — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is renewing its appeal for information and offering a $5,000 reward for leads in the unsolved murder of a Lauderdale County woman.

ALEA said Connie Ridgeway, 59, was found murdered inside her apartment on Meadowland Drive in Rogersville on Oct. 23, 2015.

More than a decade later, investigators with ALEA's State Bureau of Investigation say the case remains open, with special agents continuing to pursue leads that could help identify those responsible.

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The agency issued a renewed public appeal Tuesday, just three days before the anniversary of Ridgeway's death.

"Eleven years is far too long for a family to live without answers," ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said. "Connie Ridgeway was more than the victim of a homicide. She was a mother, a loved one and a person whose life mattered deeply to those who knew her."

As part of the renewed effort, ALEA has launched a dedicated online tip page allowing members of the public to submit information anonymously.

Those with information can also call or text the State Bureau of Investigation at (334) 865-0693.

"While time has passed, our commitment to seeking justice has not changed," Taylor said. "We owe it to Connie, her family and her loved ones to continue searching for the truth. Someone may hold the missing piece of information that could help bring this case closer to a resolution, and we are asking that person to come forward."

Investigators are encouraging anyone with knowledge of Ridgeway's death to come forward, even if the information seems minor or insignificant.

Special agents also emphasized that information provided today could be just as valuable as details shared immediately after the homicide.

According to ALEA, an overheard conversation, a newly remembered detail or information someone previously hesitated to disclose could provide the breakthrough investigators need.

The agency also stressed that changing relationships and circumstances over the past 11 years could encourage individuals who previously remained silent to come forward.