$200,000 Reward: Rowan Family Seeks Answers in 2001 Disappearance Turned Murder Case

12/13/2007  Rowan Family Raises Murder Reward to $200,000

An unsolved murder is now spawning one of Duval County`s biggest rewards. John Rowan Jr. was last seen alive on February 23, 2001. The case initially was treated as a missing person. Now it`s taking the title of an unsolved murder. Peg Rowan, surrounded by family members and Sheriff John Rutherford, announced increasing the reward to $200,000.

“I do know in my heart and soul there`s people here in Jacksonville who know where my son is,” Rowan said. “I do need to find him. So please, please come forward.”

John Rowan Jr. was 34 years old when he disappeared. His truck was recovered a month later in Orlando near the airport. Police say the vehicle provided no help in the investigation.

The Rowan family is hoping by increasing the reward by another $100,000 that someone will come forward with information. Mother of the man presumed murdered says she wants what any mother would. “Help us find our son so we can bring him home to lay in rest,” she said.

Anyone with information about this crime and wants to remain anonymous can call First Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. If the information you provide, results in an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward from FCCS up to $3000 ($1000 more if a gun is recovered and the person is charged with the gun).