UPDATED Wednesday, November 12, 2008 --- 2:55 p.m.

Press Release from Madison Police Department:

This Saturday would have been Brittany Zimmermann’s 22nd birthday. As we approach that date, the Madison Police Department would ask Madison residents to continue to remember Brittany in thoughts or prayers. The private reward fund being offered for information leading to the arrest - and conviction - of the person/persons responsible for her tragic death continues to grow. It now sits at $14,000. There would also be up to $1,000 in additional reward money available through Madison Area Crime Stoppers.

Brittany’s aunt, Kim Heeg, released the following statement about the anniversary of Brittany’s birth:

“What a difference a year makes…. Last year at this time Brittany was looking forward to celebrating her 21st birthday with Jordan (her fiancé) and several friends. The pictures from November 15, 2007 remind us of her amazing smile, sparkling eyes, and beautiful spirit. On November 15, 2008 we will find ourselves praying for answers as to who murdered this incredible young woman. Everyday we reflect on the past months and we are undeniably grateful for the support we have received from the community. Without your help, we never could have established the Brittany Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship and we likely would not have emotionally survived the past seven months. We thank you for your ongoing support with the Brittany Zimmermann Reward Fund and we ask that you contact the Madison Area Crime Stoppers with any information that may be helpful in solving this case. Life without Brittany has lead to daily tears and an empty heart and we will never stop searching or fighting for justice for her.”

Brittany was killed inside her downtown Madison apartment on April 2, 2008. The Marshfield native was a UW-Madison student majoring in medical microbiology and immunology. She had planned to go on to medical school.

Contributions to her reward fund continue to be requested, and accepted. They can be sent to:

Brittany Zimmermann Reward Fund
C/O Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union
302 W. Upham Street/Marshfield WI 54449

Anyone with information on this case is urged to call:
Madison Area Crime Stoppers
608-266-6014

______________________________________________________

UPDATED Thursday, September 4, 2008 --- 2:00pm

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A reward is being offered in the case of a slain University of Wisconsin-Madison student.

Twenty-one-year-old Brittany Zimmermann was found dead in her off-campus apartment five blocks from the state Capitol on April 2. Investigators say the door had been forced open and it appeared to be a random crime.

Police said Thursday that a $5,000 reward from the Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Foundation is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Zimmermann's relatives say they hope the reward will grow with additional donations.

Zimmermann was a junior from Marshfield majoring in medical microbiology and immunology. She had planned to become a doctor.

Copyright 2008 The Associated Press.

______________________________________________________

UPDATED Thursday, September 4, 2008 --- 1:05 p.m.

On April 2, 2008 in the early afternoon hours, Brittany Zimmermann was killed. There is a $5000.00 Carole Sund/Carrington Memorial Foundation reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Brittany Zimmermann.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Madison Police Department
Madison Area Crime Stoppers
Madison , WI (608) 266-6014

Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited
Children & Adults
1-800-THE-HOPE (1-800-843-4673)

______________________________________________________

Posted Thursday, September 4, 2008 --- 7:45 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Authorities are hoping a new reward fund will help crack a troubling case in Madison -- the killing of a University of Wisconsin-Madison student from Marshfield.

Details of the new fund are being announced at a news conference today.

Twenty-one-year-old Brittany Zimmermann was a junior majoring in medical microbiology and immunology, part of her goal of becoming a doctor.

Her boyfriend found her dead last April in their off-campus apartment just five blocks from the state Capitol. Investigators say the door had been forced open.

Among those due to attend the 11 a.m. news conference at the Madison Municipal Building are Police Chief Noble Wray, the UW dean of students and a member of the Zimmermann family.

Stay with NBC and nbc15.com for updated information following the press conference!

Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.