Alpine Cold Case - Stephen Ryan King and John William Lowe Jr. Double Homicide
February 27, 2023

DOUBLE HOMICIDE

Victim: John William Lowe

Victim: Stephen Ryan King

2800 Block of Oakdale Road

Alpine, Alabama

Talladega County Sheriff’s Office

256-761-2141

Alpine - $22,500.00 Reward Offered for Information in 2015 Double Homicide – Updated Information

On November 30, 2015, at approximately 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to a call of shots fired in the 2800 block of Oakdale Road in Alpine, AL.  Upon arrival of law enforcement, Stephen Ryan King, was found deceased at the scene and his stepfather, John William Lowe Jr., was transported to Coosa Valley Medical Center for medical treatment.  John William Lowe, Jr. was later pronounced deceased.  A witness told investigators that an unknown person walked up and asked Stephen Ryan King and John William Lowe Jr. for directions before hearing gunshots.

Investigators notified Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, Thursday, February 2, 2023, of new information regarding the investigation. Investigators say a new witness has come forward and said they observed a person identified as a light-skinned black male in the area of the crime scene prior to the fatal shooting. Investigators are asking for anyone with information that can identify this potential suspect, to please come forward.

There is currently $22,500.00 in reward money available to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for these murders. $5,000 is offered from the Alabama Governor’s Office, $5,000 is offered from Ryan King’s father, $5,000 is offered from Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore, $5,000 is offered from Central Alabama CrimeStoppers, and a private donor has come forward to offer an additional $2,500.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please immediately call the Talladega County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question. Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!

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