ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of Michael James Mitchke in Rowan County.
This is on top of a $30,000 reward that was already in place.
Michael James Mitchke, 57, was found dead in a camper on August 21, 2022, on St. Peters Church Road in Salisbury.
An autopsy revealed multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death.
The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a camper on fire, leading to the discovery of Mitchke’s body inside.
The case remains unsolved, prompting the governor to offer a substantial reward to encourage public assistance.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the murder to contact the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office at (704) 216-8700 or the State Bureau of Investigation at (919) 662-4500.
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