Joe Mammana offered $50,000 reward money for information leading to an arrest in the Julie Popovich case. He was told by Crime Stoppers that there were many leads that lead to the arrest of Adam Saleh. Joe Mammana was pleased to hear that several tips lead to the arrest of the alleged murderer of Julie Popovich.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers officials said benefactor Joe Mammana was excited to hear Wednesday that detectives determined several tips were instrumental in reaching an indictment in the Julie Popovich murder.
Adam Saleh, 19, was charged last week in connection with Popovich’s death.
Detectives now say there were six important tipsters who should be rewarded.
Joe Mammana has recently been the benefactor of several rewards/bounties for missing person cases.
Mammana will help Crime Stoppers determine how much each tipster will receive.
“He’s putting up the money, so we’ll listen to what he says. We’ll listen to what the detective says, and the final decision will be the board of Crime Stoppers on who should get what,” said Kevin Miles, of Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
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February 19th, 2006 at 08:19pm
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The mother Julie Popovich spoke out for the first time Wednesday about her daughter’s murder. Julie Popovich
“I’m not quite sure how I’ll make it through, but I’ll be with family,” White said.
White’s emotions were much different this week after the man reported to be the primary suspect in the murder granted an exclusive interview to NBC 4, Hollingsworth reported.
“I was raised by my mom,” said Adam Saleh. “I’ve always had respect for women.”
After having seen the suspect, Adam Saleh, of her daughter’s murder make remarks that he is innocent, Julie Popovich’s mom simply had the following to say:
“I saw a sick individual. And I saw a liar. He’s very smug. He was very full of himself,” White said.
There’s no mistakes. He knows he’s been nailed,” White said.
November 27th, 2005 at 08:52pm
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Adam Saleh has been in jail for three months on an unrelated rape case; however, has yet to be charged in the Popovich case, but police said he is a suspect. 
New details were released Monday in the investigation into the murder of Julie Popovich.
Saleh told NBC 4′s Holly Hollingsworth that the unrelated rape case he is charged in was all a misunderstanding.
“I’ve always had respect for women — especially for women. That’s like the No. 1 thing,” he said.
Saleh met Julia Popovich talked on the same night she disappeared; however, states not at Ledo’s Lounge.
Saleh said he didn’t meet Popovich at Ledo’s Lounge, where she was last seen, but at a friend’s house earlier in the night.
“I was at Ledo’s that night … I left early. I went to go help my mom and I went straight to bed after that,” he said.
Still, investigators said Saleh is the key suspect.
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November 23rd, 2005 at 01:18am
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According to the Ohio News Now, there may be a break in the Julie Popovich murder investigation as a potential suspect may be behind bars.
The search for a killer may have turned a corner Tuesday night.Columbus Police sources say there is a suspect in the murder of Julie Popovich.
A young man behind bars Tuesday night was being charged with a rape committed on May 6th. Adam Saleh, 18, was being arraigned on that charge Wednesday morning.
But police sources say Saleh is also a suspect in the disappearance and murder of Julie Popovich.
According to FBI detectives Saleh lives near Ledo’s Lounge near Hudson Street the last location that Julie Popovich was seen alive and police sources claim that Saleh was at that club the night Popovich disappeared.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations, Columbus homicide detectives and crime scene investigators searched Saleh’s North High Street apartment Tuesday night. The flat above a video store is just a stone’s throw away from Ledo’s Lounge near Hudson Street.
That’s the last place Julie Popovich was seen alive.
Police sources say Saleh was at that club the night Popovich disappeared — Thursday, August 11th.
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September 7th, 2005 at 12:11pm
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Following the earlier report that a woman’s skeletal remains were found new the Hoover Dam, according to the Ohio News Network the search for Julie Popovich is over as scientists have identified remains found Thursday as those of the missing Reynoldsburg woman.
It is a sad end to the search for Julie Popovich. 10TV has learned that scientists have identified remains found Thursday as those of the missing Reynoldsburg woman.
Forensic dentists at OSU have concluded that the body found in a bean field is indeed Julie Popovich.
County workers mowing grass found Julie Thursday afternoon in a bean field along Smothers Road. It is about a mile from where a fisherman found the ID Julie was using the night she disappeared.
Police aren’t talking about how Julie died, but sources say homicide detectives are making good progress.
Julie Popovich was only 20-years-old. Just last week family and friends held a candlelight vigil to pray for her safe return.
The Franklin County Coroner says an autopsy is underway.
September 2nd, 2005 at 07:08pm
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Friends and family held a vigil Thursday evening (8/25) for missing Reynoldsburg woman Julie Popovich, NBC 4′s Erin Tate reported. Popovich, 20, was last seen leaving Ledo’s Lounge, located at 2608 N. High St., on Aug. 11.
The gathering was held at 9 p.m. at the center of the North Oval of The Ohio State University campus.
The brief vigil was meant to be an expression of hope, Tate reported.
Her closest friends organized the vigil over the past few days.
They said they are pleased with the national media attention the case has received.
“It’s a chance for everybody to get together and use each other for a support system. In a time like this, we need each other, and that’s certainly what it is. We’re celebrating Julie and everything she is to all of us tonight. So, this prayer is just a prayer for her safe return,” said Popovich friend, Tiffani Maynard.
Ohio News Now: Family and Friends Hold Candlelight Vigil
We’re praying for her safe return tonight,” Popovich’s friend Tiffani Maynard said. “And it helps all of us together. We’re not the only ones going through it.”
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August 31st, 2005 at 01:11am
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From The Ohio News Network, new evidence has been found in the case of a missing model near Hoover Reservoir.
New evidence has been found in the case of a missing model that disappeared near the Ohio State University campus, and the evidence may have police on a new search near Hoover Reservoir.
An identification card was discovered near the Hoover Reservoir and could reveal new information about Julie Popovich’s disappearance.
Because of this new piece of evidence, police have a new direction in the case.
In addition, the Popovich family has hired a private investigator. Kelly’s Professional Investigations is working with police in the search for Julie.
According to OHIO-TV 7:
Popvich’s friend, Tiffany Maynard said, “Anyone who knows Julie, knows she is extremely responsible. She wouldn’t even miss a day of work.”
Police believe foul play was involved in her disappearance. They are looking for a person of interest.
UPDATE: NBC4, Friends, Family, Boyfriend Interviewed
Popovich’s friends told police they saw her get into a car with someone they thought she knew, but details are still unclear, NBC 4′s Teresa Garcia reported.
Garcia: “Is it a sure thing that she got into a car with someone?”
Estep: “No, that’s being looked at. We’re getting a little bit of conflicting statements there.”
Estep is now working with homicide detectives, branching out the investigation.
Police have interviewed her friends, family and her live-in boyfriend, who first reported her missing. Investigators are receiving tips and may be getting close to an answer.
Detectives may know someone who knows her whereabouts.
“We have a person of interest that we’re looking at,” Estep said.
Until there is an answer, the mission is on to find Popovich safe.
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August 25th, 2005 at 01:25am
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Twenty-year-old Julie Popovich disappeared August 11th from Ledo’s Bar on North High Street, as reported by channel 10 WBNS in Ohio.
Columbus Police are convinced that whatever happened to a missing woman, she did not go willingly.
Twenty-year-old Julie Popovich disappeared August 11th from Ledo’s Bar on North High Street. Her friends said that she left the bar around 1 a.m. Thursday with a man they did not recognize.
Police have ruled out the possibility that Popovich simply took off on her own and want to talk with anyone who saw her that night.
Julie Popovich is 5’10″ or 5’11″ — I’ve seen both heights in various descriptions, a slender 104 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 614-645-TIPS.
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Julie Popovich was last seen Thursday night at Ledo’s on North High Street. According to a police report, friends saw her get into a car with someone they thought she knew.
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Update: From The Advocate, the reward for information leading to her whereabouts has been increased to $50,000.
Authorities have increased the reward for information that may help find a missing Reynoldsburg woman.
“When we started out, we were considering this a voluntary missing,” said Sgt. Greg Estep, of Columbus police missing persons unit. “Based on some leads we’ve developed, we’re now moving that up … foul play is a possibility now.”
“We have a person of interest that we’re looking at,” Estep said.
Central Ohio Crime Stoppers said that thanks to an anonymous out-of-town donor, the reward for information leading to her whereabouts has been increased to $50,000.
The donor also gave money to increase the reward for information about the Natalee Holloway case.
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August 24th, 2005 at 12:27am
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