After more than 50 years, a cold case in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, has seen a significant breakthrough. The body found near Moonshine Road in October 1973 has been identified as 14-year-old Ruth Brenneman. State Police revealed that Brenneman left her home to go to school and never returned. The identification was made possible through advanced DNA technology, according to Delco Times.
(Lebanon County, PA) -- After more than 50 years, a body found in Lebanon County has been identified. State Police say the person found dead near Moonshine Road in October 1973 was 14-year-old Ruth Brenneman. Troopers said Brenneman left her home to go to school and never returned.
Authorities are now offering a $5,000 reward for information that could help solve the case and bring closure to Brenneman's family. The case remains open, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.