Luzerne County, PA – Pennsylvania State Police are renewing efforts to solve a 2011 homicide in Shavertown, offering a $5,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop P – Wyoming Barracks, investigators continue to seek answers in the death of 56-year-old Jonathan Balester, who was found stabbed to death inside his Kingston Township home on May 26, 2011, around 10:30 p.m.
Balester, a well-known local businessman, was a partner in Balester Optical in Wilkes-Barre and owned ABBA Advertising Products, which sold custom T-shirts, coffee mugs, and calendars. He was also active in local politics as a volunteer for the Luzerne County Republican Party.
State Police are urging anyone with information about the case to contact the PSP Wilkes-Barre Station at 570-822-5400, the PSP Tips Line at 1-800-472-8477, or submit a tip online at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=107.
All callers may remain anonymous, and those providing information that leads to an arrest or solves the case could qualify for a cash reward.
This investigation remains active and ongoing.
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