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Case Description
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On 02/18/1972 a badly decomposed body was discovered along route 40 Donegal Township Washington County Pennsylvania. The time of death is estimated at 8 to 10 weeks prior to discovery. It is believed the victim died as the result of a gunshot wound to his torso by a small caliber weapon possibly a 22. Also recovered near the Victim's remains was a bedspread,blanket, and sheet that were rolled into a ball 25 feet from the body recovery site.
Date Found: 1972-02-18
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Victim Details

May 11, 2020

Oct 24, 2022

44269

Adult - Pre 60

40

50

46947

65 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1921

1932

1971

1972

1972-02-18

Donegal

Pennsylvania

Washington County

No

28542

Pennsylvania State Police

Eighty Four

Pennsylvania

Washington County

James Petrosky

Trooper

150 Route 519, , Eighty Four, Pennsylvania

7242235200

State

Law Enforcement

B01-60121

Brown

Unknown

Unknown


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