Do you know who murdered ? On the cold evening of December 21, 2012, just days before Christmas, the Seidel family's life in Waterford, Connecticut, was irrevocably shattered. Kyle Seidel, a 34-year-old male, left his home with the simple intention of picking up a Chinese food order for his wife and three young children. It was a routine task on a Friday night, one that should have ended with a family meal and the warmth of home.
Instead, it ended in a tragic and senseless act of violence that continues to haunt the community.
For reasons that remain a mystery to investigators and his loved ones, Kyle never made it to the restaurant. At approximately 8:00 p.m., his body was discovered in the parking lot of the Family Bowl, a local bowling alley. He was found on the ground outside of his vehicle, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The suddenness of the event left a void in the lives of his family, who were awaiting his return. His wife and children, at the time aged 8, 6, and 2, were left to grapple with the inexplicable loss of their husband and father.
In the years that have followed, the investigation into Kyle Seidel's murder has remained active, yet no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified, leaving the case cold. The Waterford Police Department, along with the Southeastern Connecticut/New London County Cold Case Unit, have continued to pursue leads and appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. A significant reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. The question of why Kyle was at the bowling alley that night and who was responsible for this devastating act remains unanswered, leaving his family and the community searching for justice.
