Gary A. Miller April 5, 1956 ~ August 6, 1999 A Special man who brought Joy, Laughter and Music into our Hearts. Cumru Twp. UNRESOLVED Murder $22,000.00 Reward for an Arrest
Gary Miller was 43 years young, when he was shot and killed on August 6, 1999.
Gary was very kind and gentle. He had a sense of humor, always making people laugh. He loved country music and had a passion for Southern Gospel Music. Gary had a special bond with Senior Citizens & people who were down on their luck. He always made sure they had food in their cupboard & left him with a smile. He is deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
Romans 12:19 Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.
Gary Miller was 43 years young, when he was shot and killed on August 6, 1999.
Thurs. August 5th, 1999 Gary worked at the Acme Markets Store on Woodland Rd in Wyomissing, where he was night manager for more than ten years. During the course of the evening Gary was receiving phone calls into the store.
Gary stated "I need a new hair cut, I need a new life, I need to be a new person"
The first phone call that was overheard, Gary said "Yea, I`ll meet you then" and he slammed down the phone. Gary never slammed down a phone. The last phone call he received, he was heard telling the caller to come into the store. People Gary worked with for many years said they never saw Gary so angry & agitated.
Gary drove a 97 Blue Mercury Cougar that had a white Landau half roof similar to this one
Gary locked up the store and went to a local diner to eat with an employee. He left the diner aprox. 12:45 a.m. & headed towards the city of Reading. Who was he meeting or picking up?
Gary Never Made it Home
Aprox. 1:30 AM August 6th, shots were fired in the 222 News Outlet Store parking lot located in Cumru Twp. Gary never got out of his car. He tried to drive away as he was being shot at. His car crashed through a fence of a neighboring business & came to a stop after hitting a tree .
Gary died a short time after police arrived.
Route 222 News & Adult Store Cumru Township,Berks County What better place to set up and kill a Gospel Music Promoter?
WFMZ report dated 7/21/2011
"There is someone out there, someone somewhere, who knows what happened, why it happened, who did it, and all I'm asking is please, if you have any information at all, come forward."
A short time before his murder, Gary told family members that he thought he was being followed. Who would want Gary dead? Who was calling him at the store? Someone set him up!
Gary told another friend he was being BLACKMAILED.
Message: To Gary From: A Gospel Promoter "He Better Watch His Back"
The door handle on the outside of his driver's side car door was broken off and the car was only two years old.
The registration tag was 'removed' from his license place.
Gary was always late when meeting people. He was always the last one to arrive, yet the night he was murdered he supposedly sat and waited 20 minutes for his killer?
This picture was taken about a week before Gary was killed. Anyone who knew him can tell by looking at this picture something was Terribly wrong.12 years later, something is still Terribly Wrong.... Gary's killers have not been held accountable.
There are people that know Who killed Gary? 12 Years have passed & still a living nightmare. No Answers / No Peace Please, Please Help! The truth needs to be told!
NBC 10 News 2/11/2011 COLD CASE;GARY MILLER Philadelphia
WHO KILLED GARY MILLER?
Police are still investigating the unsolved death of a Berks County Gospel promoter.
COLD CASE; GARY MILLER NBC 10 Philadelphia News February 11, 2011
NBC On the Case with Deanna Durante Sundays at 8 p.m. and weekdays at 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. New episodes premiere Mondays at 8:30 a.m.
Please Help! The people responsible for Gary's murder have not been held accountable. Deanna Durante will spotlight Gary's murder "ON THE CASE" Date to be announced..
It can be seen on COMCAST Xfinity 248, VERIZON Fios 460, & over-the-air on NBC 10.2
Cumru Township Police, Berks County, PA
Contact Detective Robert Wanner at 610-775-8839
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"It's just like a hole in our heart, You just can't accept not knowing what happened. Even though it's been 10 years, the pain is just as bad as when it first happened."
Reading Eagle Article dated 8/3/2009
Cumru Township detective still working on case of man fatally shot in car in 1999 Slaying of Gary A. Miller haunts his family and a detective who still works on the case
Report dated 8/3/2009
Police Hope For New Clues 10 Years After Man's Murder "If you have any amount of decency, compassion or understanding left in your body, please come forward."
What Happened to Gary's Eye Glasses? A few weeks before his death, Gary was told he needed eye glasses for reading. He picked them them up a day or two before his death. They were last seen in his car, inside of a black case. After his murder, his new eyeglasses were never found. They didn't just disapear....
What happened to Gary's glasses?
Who killed Gary? WHY?
Serenity Prayer
God Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, COURAGE to change the things I can and WISDOM to know the difference.
Gary's Poster
Gary. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Edith, May you always walk with the angels.
Forever Loved, Never To Be Forgotten Mom, Bob, Gayle and Bobby
In Loving Memory Of Gary Miller 4/5/56 ~ 8/6/99
When family ties are broken and loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals and also broken hearts. But we never lose the ones we love, for even though they're gone, within the hearts of those who cared their memory lingers on. Forever Loved, Never To Be Forgotten 8/6/2009 Reading Eagle
Reading Eagle Article Dated 9/26/2009
Ceremony held in Reading park to remember murder victims Cullen co founded Years of Tears after the death of a co-worker, Gary Miller, who was killed shortly after they ended a shift at a grocery store in 1999. "Something that all survivors want is to remember their loved ones."
To those who killed Gary & those who know and remain silent... There are no words to describe the pain and hurt you have caused and continue to, throughout the past 12 years. One thing I am certain of is that there is a God and what you do here in this world and think you get away with, you don't, because he sees and knows everything. He knows whats in your mind and your heart and what you've done.
Cumru man murdered at adult shop Investigators say Gary A. Miller was shot numerous times as he tried to drive away following a dispute.
Article dated 8/7/1999
Article dated 8/7/1999 Part II
GOT WHAT HE DESERVED? NO WAY!
Article dated 8/10/1999
Cumru murder probe produces no suspects
SET UP & SILENCED "WHY & WHO"?
WFMZ Cold Case Files, read here..
Synopsis: Cumru Township Police continue their investigation into the death of Gary Miller in 1999. The victim was involved in a shooting and motor vehicle accident in Cumru Township. Miller was sitting in his vehicle on the parking lot of the Route 222 News and Adult Gift Store on Aug. 6, 1999 at approximately 1:45 AM. Shots were fired and the victim attempted to flee. Miller drove off the lot onto northbound Route 222. Miller’s vehicle coasted approximately 300 feet and veered off the right side of the roadway crashing through a split rail fence on the property of Sport Cycle Suzuki. Miller’s vehicle continued across the parking lot of Sport Cycle Suzuki and struck a tree. Police arrived and found Miller unconscious. Miller died on scene from gunshot wounds a short time after police arrived. Investigation found the victim was not in the store and appeared he may have been waiting for someone to arrive.
A Few Days Before Gary was Killed he was overheard on the phone, he said ~ "You don't have to be afraid to die if your right with the Lord." Then someone took his life, set it up to look like something it wasn't & for the past 12 years has hid like a coward.
Gary’s Killers Remain Free.
The Planet Earth,
The Only Place One Can
Get Away With Murder.
Gary didn't deserve this. This is so wrong. How would you feel if this happened to your friend? Please help!
Formation of Year of Tears article dated 9/3/2006
"Relationships are Eternal. Separation does not mean separation of souls; Our relationships do not die; they just change form."
In Loving Memory Of Gary Miller
It's been 9 years since you were tragically taken away. So many lives were destroyed that day. Your kindness was well known, yet in a dark and lonely night you had to go alone. To hear your voice and see your smile, to sit and talk with you awhile. To be with you in the same old way would be our wish today. Forever Loved, Never To Be Forgotten Mom, Bob, Gayle and Bobby 8/6/2008 Reading Eagle
Jon, Robin, Avery, Jessica & April Memorial
Tragically, on February 3, 2006 Gary's sister Robin, his brother in law Jon and three young nieces were killed in a plane crash. The night before the plane crash, Robin had a vivid dream of Gary, reaching his hand out to her. There are no words to express such heartache. God Bless Gary's family.
Pennsylvania Southern Gospel Music Association
8 Years After Gary's MURDER, he was inducted into the PA Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame & Museum.
Gary was inducted to the PSGMA November 2007
From Churches in and around Reading PA...To Lebanon, PA...To Lancaster, PA...To Philadelphia, PA...To Landisville, PA...To Kentucky...Nashville, Tennessee...And Branson, Missouri...
"As word of Gary's death traveled, Gospel Tour Busses were pulling off the roads, All Around the Country."
Please, Please Help!
Gospel music promoter Gary Miller was set up on a hot August night. He was set up to die. His death was set up to ruin his reputation.
Article dated 8/30/1999
Police think slain man led double life
Cumru police stymied by slaying
Article dated 11/7/1999
Gary worked two jobs along with promoting Southern Gospel music.
Gary worked at The Days Inn on Route 222 as a Night Auditor.
Gary worked for Acme Markets for more than 20 years, working in the W. Reading store, Boyertown, 6th & Oley, 5th St. Hwy, & various stores throughout the company for re sets or grand openings. Most of his time was spent at the Wyomissing store where he also trained new managers.
Gary worked at The Days Inn on Route 222 as a Night Auditor part time.
Article Dated May 2, 2004
Police say Gary Miller was set up when he was lured to the parking lot of a Cumru Township adult bookstore.
Bank records show Gary was getting gasoline in town around the N. 9th St Reading area, even though there were plenty of stations around his home and work.
Do you remember seeing his car? Gary had ties to Phila. & Lancaster.... He promoted Gospel Music at Churches in Reading.
Garys case was featured May 2004 & August 2009 - Learn more here.
Gary's case was featured on NBC10 in Phila. January 2006
Although Gary's murder is 12 years old and listed as "cold" He is always on so many people's minds. Murder is not something that "goes away". Gary deserves justice.
His family deserves Answers.
The reward has been increased to $22,000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.
If you remember, saw or heard anything, it could be the information police need.
Gary was a Southern Music Gospel Promoter
Gospel Stands for good deeds like the ones Gary did. The Station said they never had a problem with Gary. But Gary had many problems with them. A week before Gary's murder " the unknown dj" was seen pointing his finger at Gary's face while at work. Gary said he felt the station was following him. Gary said the station was trying to ruin his reputation. Gary was killed in An Adult Book Store Parking Lot. The Station... Never sent a card, never expressed sympathy.. They did make copies of a news article titled "Police Think Slain Man Led Double Life" and handed them out to friend's of Gary's during a Gospel music convention. How proud you all must be.
A Gospel Music Project Promoted, Produced & Paid for by Gary Miller at the time of his death. The Name went from "Jesus Never Says No" to "Higher" The Picture of the project was changed & Gary's name was removed from it. The "Station" was playing this music before it was released to Gary. GOSPEL?
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