Reward Issued in Scheidecker Case

A $5,000 reward is now available for information leading to the arrest of the driver who struck and killed 30-year-old John Paul Scheidecker in the early morning hours of July 30.

Scheidecker’s family is offering the reward through Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information about the incident can remain anonymous and be eligible for the cash reward by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477) or reporting it ONLINE.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of NE 120th Street between A Highway and Fishing River Road at 3:54 a.m. July 30, where they found Scheidecker’s body. Scheidecker had pulled over and was outside his vehicle when he was hit.

The suspect vehicle did not stop. Investigators have pursued a variety of leads, but still need more information to identify a suspect.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story