MASON COUNTY, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is continuing to search for answers in a cold case more than two decades old.

DPS is seeking tips on the 2001 murder of 46-year-old James Charles "Jimmy" Schuessler. His body was found at his ranch house in Mason County on Oct. 14, 2001. Investigators believe someone met Schuessler at his home, leading to an alleged argument and altercation.

The Texas Rangers are continuing to actively investigate the incident and have interviewed several witnesses over the years, but no arrests have been made.

DPS said the reward has increased to $6,000 for any information related to the incident.

Tipsters must provide information to authorities using one of these two methods, to be eligible for a reward:

Call the Crime Stoppers hotl

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