Kyle Seidel was a 34-year-old dad to three young kids when he went to pick up Chinese takeout the Friday night before Christmas in 2012. His wife expected him to be gone for only about 20 minutes… but Kyle never came home again. A violent encounter on his way to the restaurant cut his life short. For 12 years, Kyle’s family has been left to wonder why Kyle pulled into a bowling alley parking lot on the way to the restaurant, who he encountered there and why they shot him. Investigators think they know who pulled the trigger, but they don’t know the why…they’re hoping that just one new piece of evidence could help them find answers and bring his killer, or killers, to justice.
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Episode Info
If you or anyone you know has information about Kyle Seidel’s murder, please call the Waterford Police Department tip line at 860-437-8080 or call Waterford detectives directly at 860-442-0645 or 860-442-9451.
Kyle Seidel holding a fish he caught during a fishing trip with his father and uncle in Niantic Bay in Niantic, Connecticut. Courtesy of Darlene Seidel.
Kyle and Kate Seidel with their three children on a summer visit to upstate New York the year Kyle was killed. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kate and Kyle Seidel with their son during a summer trip to upstate New York the year Kyle was killed. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kate and Kyle Seidel on their wedding day in 2003. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kyle’s mom, Darlene Seidel, has gotten a tattoo sleeve in memory of Kyle. Courtesy of Darlene Seidel.
One of the tattoos Darlene Seidel, Kyle Seidel’s mom, got in memory of her son. Courtesy of Darlene Seidel.
Kyle Seidel fishing. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kyle Seidel with two of his children. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kyle Seidel with his daughters, Sam and Maya. Courtesy of Kate Seidel.
Kyle Seidel with his children. Courtesy of Darlene Seidel.
Kyle Seidel. Courtesy of Darlene Seidel.
Episode Source Material
Original reporting by Audiochuck reporter Taylor Hartz.