WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - The family of a Wakulla County man who was murdered three years ago is remembering his life this week.
Jody Kilgore would have turned 53 on Tuesday.
Kilgore was found stabbed to death outside his home on October 6th, 2014.
It's still a mystery who killed him and his family says they won't stop looking for answers.
"You never know when your life is going to end, but nobody would ever dream of Jody getting hurt like he did," said Jody Kilgore's mother.
Gladys Kilgore still can't believe anyone would murder her only son.
Jody Kilgore was a proud father and grandfather, well loved by his family and community.
"Nobody knows what kind of loss that can be until you have to go through it, and I hope nobody else has to," said Gladys.
Big Bend Crime Stoppers and the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office have increased the reward amount to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.
In a statement, Crime Stoppers says, "We've been around for 33 years for a reason. We ask that people put themselves in the victim's place. Wouldn't you want someone to come forth with information?"
"I will not stop," asserted Gladys. "I refuse to sink."
The Sheriff's Office says there's an active investigation into Kilgore's murder. The sheriff says his team will continue to support this family in a case that's rocked this community.
"No stone will go unturned until we find justice for Jody and for his family," said Jared Miller, the Wakulla County Sheriff. "I want to bring some closure to the family, to this community and to the citizens of Wakulla County."
"There's no words in the world to ever say how much I miss him -- and I always will," Jody's mother said. "But I'll never give up, Jody. Never."
The family will celebrate Jody's life tomorrow evening at Spring Creek, by releasing 200 sky lanterns.
Find out more from Big Bend Crime Stoppers here.
