FBI Increases Reward to $1 Million for Capture of Individual Wanted in Connection with 2015 Hanover Murder Allegations
Nearly 11 years after the death of a Hanover business owner, law enforcement officials say the search for the suspect remains active as authorities renew efforts to bring the case to a close. According to a press release from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s FBI Baltimore Field Office, the reward for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, who is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law , has been increased to up to $1 million. Officials say the higher reward reflects the standard amount now offered for fugitives placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List, up from the previous $250,000. Authorities say Patel is wanted for the violent murder of his wife, Palak Patel, on April 12, 2015. He should be considered armed and extremely dangerous, the press release states. “We hope this $1 million reward attracts greater attention to our tireless search for Bhadreshkumar Patel and leads to tips we need to provide...
