Man's teeth may match dental records of missing men in Florida, Illinois

Investigators in Berks County exhume body of unidentified man found frozen in cave in 1977

Investigators in Berks County have exhumed the body of an unidentified man found frozen in a cave more than 40 years ago.It's part of an investigation into two missing persons cases in separate states.Pennsylvania State Police said the man's body was discovered in January 1977 by two hikers in a cave below an area called The Pinnacle along the Appalachian Trail in Albany Township.The man was buried in a potter's field, and his body was exhumed Monday.According to investigators, the man's teeth may match dental records of missing men in Florida and Illinois.The remains will undergo DNA testing, and the results will be compared to the DNA of family members of the missing men.Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at 610-378-4454 or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.

Investigators in Berks County have exhumed the body of an unidentified man found frozen in a cave more than 40 years ago.

It's part of an investigation into two missing persons cases in separate states.


Pennsylvania State Police said the man's body was discovered in January 1977 by two hikers in a cave below an area called The Pinnacle along the Appalachian Trail in Albany Township.

The man was buried in a potter's field, and his body was exhumed Monday.

According to investigators, the man's teeth may match dental records of missing men in Florida and Illinois.



The remains will undergo DNA testing, and the results will be compared to the DNA of family members of the missing men.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at 610-378-4454 or Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477).

Callers can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.