The person at the center of this case
Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles (brothers)
Cold Case · Open
14 years waiting · since 2012
LANCE EDWARD SKILES
Justice for Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles (brothers) — 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 were the shooters and what was their motive for targeting these American brothers?
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witness
Lead #2Were there eyewitnesses to the shooting outside the restaurant who could identify the perpetrators?
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evidence
Lead #3What ballistic or forensic evidence was recovered from the crime scene?
On April 19, 2012, American brothers Lance Edward Skiles and Dwayne Alan Skiles were shot and killed outside Casa Tua Gastronomica Italia restaurant in the San Francisco neighborhood of Panama City, Panama. The circumstances of their murders remain unsolved, with no public information about suspects or motive. The FBI continues to seek information from the public and is offering a $20,000 reward for leads that identify and lead to conviction of those responsible.
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#486
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Miami Field Office
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Lead #4Why were the brothers in Panama and what was their connection to the San Francisco neighborhood area?
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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:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 19, 2012
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case