Rapid City, S.D.—The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the 2023 murder of Patrick Carlow Sr., 73.
On the morning of May 19, 2023, Carlow was found murdered in his home near Oglala, South Dakota, on the Oglala Sioux lands of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Investigation revealed the murder likely happened overnight. Investigators found no signs of forced entry. The investigation determined the death was a homicide. Investigators believe the person(s) responsible likely knew Carlow and were familiar with the layout of his home.
“The FBI is dedicated to finding justice for all crime victims,” said FBI Minneapolis Field Office Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson. “It only takes one person to do the right thing for a grieving family. There is no better time than now to come forward with information that will answer the outstanding questions about Mr. Carlow’s death.”
This reward is part of the FBI’s surge of resources into Indian Country investigations under Operation Steadfast Promise and Operation Not Forgotten.
The FBI is requesting anyone with information regarding Carlow’s death to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI or by submitting information to tips.fbi.gov. You may also contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. A poster is available at fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/patrick-carlow-sr.
FBI’s Operation Steadfast Promise is a comprehensive surge of resources to address a wide range of violent crime threats including gangs and criminal enterprises, violent crimes against children, and fugitive apprehension cases while working to improve public safety in Tribal communities. Under this surge, Operation Not Forgotten seeks justice for victims of unresolved crimes. The goal of Operation Not Forgotten is to move cases closer to resolution, provide services for victims, and to bring offenders to justice, who have so far escaped it.