By Earyel Bowleg
Tribune Reporter
The family of Geovani Rolle, who was murdered on his way to work in June, has increased the reward to $50,000 for information that could lead to justice.
The reward for information was initially set at $25,000 after the 38-year-old's murder.
Melanie Rolle-Hilton, one of Geovani's four sisters, said the reward had had an impact but the family wanted to make sure it got the best possible outcome.
She said the increase in reward should not give the impression that nothing is happening,
She said: “As you know, no one has been formally charged in this case yet. As a family, we just want to do everything we can to help bring the person or persons responsible to justice. We feel that this could potentially be an avenue we could use.”
Mr. Rolle, an employee of Jet Nassau, was shot multiple times as he arrived at work on June 16. He died in the ambulance en route to Doctors Hospital, surrounded by his relatives.
He left behind a 12-year-old son and a six-year-old daughter. He worked the early shift so that he could celebrate Father's Day with his children in the evening.
Police said he was approached and shot multiple times by the occupant of a white Nissan Note. Officers later arrested a 25-year-old Fire Trail Road man in the departure lounge of the domestic terminal at Lynden Pindling International Airport. The man was released from custody pending further investigation.
Three months after her brother's death, Ms Rolle-Hilton expressed her frustration at the lack of progress in the case.
“As I said, there's a new murder every day and we just want to make sure Geovani's case stays at the forefront because it's a priority for us.”
“I mean, I know everyone's family members are a priority, but like I said, we just have to do everything we can and sometimes it feels like nothing is happening. So yeah, it's very frustrating.”
She noted that according to the latest information from the police, the case is being actively pursued.
The sister said the family received emotional support through prayers and spending time together supporting one another.
She said: “We have always been very closed off, but we stay focused, make God the center of our lives and try not to rely on our own understanding but on our faith.”
