On the night of Friday, Dec. 19, Warsaw Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1031 E. Smith St. in Warsaw.

Sarah J. Gibbs (Photo Provided)

Responders discovered a body in the building which was later identified as Sarah J. Gibbs, 34, a renter a the residence.

After an autopsy, it was determined that Gibbs’ death was a homicide. “These injuries are consistent with injuries associated with an assault by someone other than oneself,” said Kosciusko County Coroner Michael Wilson at the time. The case was ruled a homicide and is currently under investigation.

Michiana Crime Stoppers have announced a $10,000 reward for information on the case. Anyone with information regarding the murder of Sarah Gibbs is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-STOP or 800-342-STOP.

Crime Stoppers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for anonymous tips that lead to the arrest or indictment of felony offenders or fugitives. The organization protects the identity of all informants.