South Carolina officials are offering a $7,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted for murder.
The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force and investigators from the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office are searching for Ryan Dusha Kedar, 49, who is accused of killing Mark Jermon, 58, at a Greenville park on Feb. 26, according to a statement from the U.S. Marshals office.
Days after the shooting, investigators found Kedar’s SUV abandoned off South Buckhorn Road near Paris Mountain State Park. More than 100 law enforcement officers searched the park that weekend but were unable to locate Kedar.
Investigators believe that Kedar has researched locations in Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina, and purchased a used car from a private seller to remain off the radar from police.
Kedar, who was born in Israel, received an undergraduate degree from the University of Tel Aviv and served in the Israeli army. He received a graduate degree from the University of Washington. He is described as highly intelligent but socially awkward.
Police say Kedar enjoys camping and hiking, and he is known to have visited numerous state and national parks. He may be staying for brief periods in hostels and motels in the mountains of South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky or Virginia.
He should be considered armed and dangerous. Investigators are asking those who live in the area to be aware.
Anyone with information on Kedar's whereabouts is urged to call 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332) or Crime Stoppers of Greenville at 23-CRIME. Tips may also be submitted via the USMS Tips application.
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