Waterford Police Seek New Tips In Cold Case Homicide From 2012

WATERFORD, CT — Waterford police are renewing the call for new information on the 11th anniversary of a homicide.

A $25,000 reward remains in effect for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder of Kyle Seidel.

The Waterford Police Department posted the following on Facebook:

On December 21, 2012, a local family was destroyed by the senseless murder of Kyle Seidel. Kyle, who had sustained a single gunshot, was found lying in the parking lot of the Halftime Lounge and Bowling Alley in Waterford, Connecticut. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds. In the 11-years since his death the Waterford Police Department, State of Connecticut’s Office of the Chief’s State’s Attorney - Cold Case Unit, and many area police departments continue the investigation.

The evidence and information developed thus far have focused the investigation. Detectives have active leads, have located new witnesses, and re-interviewed previous witnesses. The case has a direction with small pieces that are still needed. We know that there are people out there that have information. We need these people to step up and share it with us.

Those who may have information or details about this homicide or may have witnessed either the victim or the suspects, are urged to call the Waterford Police Department at 860-442-9451 or call the detectives directly at 860-442-0645. People can also email cold.case@ct.gov, call the Cold Case Tip Line at 1 (866) 623-8058 or the Waterford Police Anonymous Tip Line at (860) 437-8080. The state cold case unit based in Rocky Hill is leading the probe into Seidel's death. Waterford Police and the New London County States Attorney's Office are also involved in the effort. All calls will be kept confidential.

In 2014, former Gov. Dannel P. Malloy authorized a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the death of Seidel at the request of Michael L. Regan, then the New London County State's Attorney for the Judicial District of New London. The reward is still available.