ORANGE PARK -- The hunt for the killer of little Somer Thompson will hit national airwaves.
Today Clay County sheriff Rick Beseler met with a crew from America's Most Wanted as the shows prepares to air the case nationally Saturday Night.
The reward offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Somer Thompson's killer now stands at $45,000 from the Justice Coalition and Crime Stoppers.
A task force of investigators are trying to find the person or people responsible for killing the 7-year-old.
"The task force still includes agents from the FBI, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and U.S. Marshals, who have committed to remaining part of our team until Somer's killer is caught," said Mary Justino of the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff's deputies say so far 2,600 tips have come in, but they hope airing the case will help generate solid leads that will lead to a person or persons of interest, and eventually an arrest in the case.
Justino said that no arrest has been made. "We do not have anyone in custody and have not named any persons of interest," Justino said.
Donations for a reward are being accepted by both CrimeStoppers, at (866) 845-TIPS, and by the Justice Coalition, at (904) 783-6312.
If you have any information on the case, call (877) 227-6911, or e-mail CART@claysheriff.com.
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Donations for funeral expenses for the family of Somer Renee Thompson can be made at any Vstar Credit Union. Account No. 702794000
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