updates on body found in lawrence township

An investigation into the man's death and his identity was conducted by the Pennsylvania State Police, Criminal Investigation Unit, at which time it was called the Troop J, Exton Substation.

He also had what was believed to be a healed bullet wound on his upper left arm. He had two tattoos one being a bird in flight with a heart in the background and the other being a bulldog wearing a World War I helmet and the letters 'USMC' printed below it. He was white, appeared to be between twenty and thirty years of age, dark brown hair, and hazel eyes. 'Hopefully, they can find some closure.The deceased male carried no wallet or identification. 'As a son, as a father and as a family member, I cannot imagine the agony of having a missing person for such a long time,' he said. Neugebauer said he's hopeful Simon's family members will be able to experience comfort in knowing their loved one was found and that there is no indication he was harmed by anyone the day he died.

Lees said Simon's family was notified after his death was confirmed Tuesday. Neugebauer credited Richland Township Police for preserving and documenting an 'expansive' investigation scene, adding that it involved identifying, tagging, collecting and mapping a broad range of evidence.

'In cases like this, you have to expect the worst and go backward from there.' 'When you arrive (on scene), you really have only one opportunity to do this right,' said Lees, noting the death was treated as suspicious until the investigation's results proved it otherwise. He said an autopsy as well as CT scans and an X-Ray were used, enabling investigators to rule out a violent struggle, stab wounds or a gunshot, he said, noting that the man's clothing was also examined. Lees said the dental 'artifact' enabled them to verify his identity, noting that records of the man-made piece of dental work matched Simon's. Still, authorities had to confirm the body was, in fact, Simon - and, if so, how he died, Lees said. The coroner said Simon's family had not seen him since April 2021 but that he had a habit of roaming and often going 'missing' for months. The man was still carrying his wallet and a wristwatch.Ī backpack was also found nearby and it's believed he was carrying it when he died - perhaps nearly a year ago, according to Cambria County Coroner Jeffrey Lees. The passage of time complicated the effort to identify the Somerset County man, Neugebuer said.īut investigators found several crucial clues at the scene.

Updates on body found in lawrence township