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PA Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years PA Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years
PA Woman ID'd As Cold Case Texas Murder Victim After 40 Years A Pennsylvania woman has been identified as the victim of a decades-old Texas homicide, authorities announced on Monday, Aug. 18. Roberta “Berta” Mumma, a former Lancaster County resident and graduate of Ephrata High School, was identified as the victim of a 1984 homicide in Jack County, Texas, according to the Jack County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Rangers. Her skeletal remains were discovered in a remote area near Wizard Wells more than 40 years ago. Despite extensive efforts, her identity remained unknown until 2024 when investigators used advanced forensic testing and DNA analysis to co…

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Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner
Next Of Kin Sought For 76-Year-Old Allentown Man Who Died At Lehigh Valley Hospital: Coroner Officials are trying to locate the next of kin for a 76-year-old Allentown man who died earlier this week, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, June 26. Juan P. Puertas was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest on Tuesday, June 24 at 9:40 p.m., according to the release. An autopsy was completed Thursday, but the cause and manner of death are pending further forensic and toxicology testing, officials said. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office & Forensic Center is now asking for the public's help locating Puertas' family. Anyone with information is urg…

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Skeletal Remains In PA Woods ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE) Skeletal Remains In PA Woods ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (UPDATE)
Skeletal Remains In PA Woods ID'd As Missing 22-Year-Old Giovanni Zambrano: Coroner (Update) eThe skeletal remains found in a wooded area of Allentown have been positively identified as 22-year-old Giovanni Zambrano, who had been reported missing since August 2024, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, March 6. Zambrano was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, after being discovered in the 300 block of Sumner Avenue, officials said. Post-mortem dental radiographs confirmed his identity, and an autopsy determined the manner of death as suicide, according to the coroner’s office. Zambrano had last been seen in the 400 block of North 5th Street on…

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Missing Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Quarry: Coroner Missing Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Quarry: Coroner
Missing Man Found Dead In Pennsylvania Quarry: Coroner A man reported missing in late November was found dead in the water of an underground quarry in Slatington, authorities announced on Thursday, Jan. 2. Jesse James Rutt, 41, was discovered in the quarry on the 300 block of East Church Street and pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Rutt had last been seen on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in the Slatington/Walnutport area, wearing a gray jacket and jeans, police said. Known for traveling on foot, he was reported missing after he left home without his wallet or identification. Wal…

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Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In PA Park Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In PA Park
Coroner ID's Skeletal Remains Of 33-Year-Old Man Found In PA Park The remains of a 33-year-old man found in Allentown have been identified, the Lehigh County Coroner announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  Michael "Mike" Morrisey, 33, of Allentown, was last seen alive on Saturday, July 27, Coroner Daniel Buglio explained in an updated release. He was reported as a missing person by concerned family members to the Allentown Police Department on Thursday, August 8.  Our friend is still missing please continue to share until he is found Posted by Linda Nechetsky on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 His skeletal remains were found in a wooded area, near the underpass…

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