The person at the center of this case
Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles
Cold Case · Open
14 years waiting · since 2012
LANCE EDWARD SKILES
Justice for Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that killed both brothers, and were they acting alone or as part of a group?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was collected at the scene, and has ballistics analysis identified the weapon used?
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witness
Lead #3Were there eyewitnesses to the shooting who could provide descriptions of the shooter or vehicle used in the escape?
On April 19, 2012, American brothers Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles were shot and killed outside Casa Tua Gastronomica Italia restaurant in Panama City, Panama's San Francisco neighborhood. The circumstances surrounding the murders remain unclear, and the identity of the shooter or shooters has not been publicly established. The FBI is seeking information from the public and offering a $20,000 reward for leads that could identify and convict those responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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clue
Lead #4What was the motive for targeting these two American brothers—was it robbery, personal vendetta, or mistaken identity?
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Murder Victim Panama City, Panama April 19, 2012 On April 19, 2012, American Citizens Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles were murdered in the San Francisco neighborhood of Panama City, Panama. The brothers were gunned down as they left the Casa Tua Gastronomica Italia restaurant.
Timeline of Events
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2012-04-19
Murder of Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles
American citizens Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles were gunned down as they left Casa Tua Gastronomica Italia restaurant in the San Francisco neighborhood of Panama City, Panama.
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Case Information
Incident:April 19, 2012
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 19, 2012
Last Updated:October 22, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case