Reward offered in Tampa cold case

TAMPA --  Eleven years after 41-year-old Stephen W. Edenfield was found stabbed to death inside his Tampa apartment, law enforcement officials are re-releasing information in an effort to solve the cold case.

Authorities say Edenfield was last seen with a man driving in a dark-colored vehicle around 1 a.m. on Feb. 1, 1997. Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of any suspect or suspects involved in connection with Edenfield's murder.

Tipsters can remain anonymous and are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or visit the local Crime Stoppers Web site.

-- Casey Cora, Times staff writer