Reward offered for information in murder of 81-year-old Maryland man

Maryland authorities are seeking the public’s help with information on the murder of 81-year-old Jaward Hannah.

Hannah died after police found him unresponsive on November 10, his home in Baltimore County.

Police said Hannah suffered trauma to the upper body.

To his neighbors, the 81-year-old was an active beloved man, who enjoyed working on his home, his classic car, and even lent a hand on their properties.

“I was real upset. I cried like a baby because he was a real good friend of mine, and I’m going to miss him,” a neighbor and longtime friend told WJZ Investigator Mike Hellgren.

Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for killing Jaward Hannah.

Anyone who has information about the crime should is asked to contact Baltimore County homicide detectives at 410-307-2020.

Anonymous tipsters may call Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.