Crime & Safety

Help Police Identify Remains Found In Delaware County Park

The woman's remains were found in January 2016 in Ridley Creek State Park and Pennsylvania State Police need help identifying her.

MEDIA, PA – A hiker found the remains of a woman in Ridley Creek State Park back in January 2016, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Now authorities are asking for the public's helping identifying her.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the body was found along a trail in the park on Jan. 1, New Year's Day, 2016.

The body was fully clothed in cold-weather items, police said.

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Three rings were found on the body, as well. They are a gold Irish Claddagh ring, a gold initial ring with the initial "C" on it, and a gold diamond ring, according to police

Forensic anthropology investigations determined the decedent was a 25 to 45 year old white woman who was 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall.

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Anyone with information on the woman's identity is urged to he Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Andrew Martin, or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at (800) 472-8477.

Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward, police said.

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