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Governor Schwarzenegger Offers Rewards for Information in 3 Unsolved Murders

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued three rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the person or persons responsible for each of the following unsolved murder cases in California.

The following is a brief description of each crime and the reward amount offered:

On April 25, 2001, 61-year-old Gary Flynn was robbed and murdered at his sporting goods store, The Sportsman's Den, in Oakhurst. The Governor is offering a reward in the amount of $50,000. It was requested by Madera County Sheriff John P. Anderson.

On February 20, 2006, 17-year-old Brittany Funk was riding in her vehicle in Fresno when she was shot and killed by the occupant(s) of another car. The Governor is offering a reward in the amount of $50,000. It was requested by Fresno Police Chief Jerry P. Dyer.

On February 9, 2007, 19-year-old Anthony Taylor, II was riding in a vehicle when he was shot and killed in Turlock. The Governor is offering a reward in the amount of $50,000. It was requested by Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson.

Under the Governor's Reward program, 231 rewards have been offered since 1967 and 19 have been paid. The reward process is initiated when the Governor receives a written request from the chief of the law enforcement agency with investigatory jurisdiction over the matter. This request informs the Governor that (1) those responsible for the investigation have pursued all leads and believe, in their independent judgment, that a reward will help them in their efforts, (2) the crime is one for which a reward may be offered under California law and (3) the victims' families support the reward. The Governor's legal affairs unit processes the request and ensures statutory compliance. The Governor makes the final determination regarding the request.

Rewards may be offered for specified crimes under the California Penal Code and subject to statutory maximums. Rewards do not expire and are only paid if the information leads to the arrest and conviction in a California court of the individual or individuals charged with the crime.