Wayne Edward Reiher, a 32-year-old man from Upper Chichester, PA, tragically lost his life on June 23, 1985. Wayne was working at the Landhope Farms convenience store in Boothwyn when he was shot multiple times in the back and leg during a robbery. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Wayne was pronounced dead from his injuries. The robbery was believed to be the motive, with less than $100 stolen from the store.
The investigation into Wayne's murder revealed several potential leads,
but none led to a conclusive suspect. Police received reports of a gray Camaro speeding away from the scene and a man causing trouble at a nearby store, but these reports couldn't be verified. Additionally, a school employee was robbed at gunpoint near the murder scene earlier that morning. Despite extensive efforts, the case remained unsolved, and Wayne's killer was never found.
Wayne left behind a wife, four children, and grieving parents and siblings. His mother, Edna, expressed her frustration and loss of hope as the years passed without any resolution. The community held a softball game a month after Wayne's murder to benefit his children, but the lack of witnesses and concrete evidence made it difficult for the police to solve the case.
The unsolved murder of Wayne Reiher remains a tragic and unresolved case in Upper Chichester, PA. His family continues to seek justice for Wayne, hoping that one day, the truth will come to light.
