Death of 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl missing since 1969 ruled homicide after remains found

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — The death of a 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl missing since 1969 has been ruled a homicide after her remains were found nearly a decade ago.

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In October 2022, the remains were identified as those of Joan Marie Dymond of Wilkes-Barre, who vanished from a park in June 1969.

Her remains were found in November 2012 in Newport Township.

“We never stopped pursuing answers, and this investigation remains very active,” said Pennsylvania State Police Captain Patrick Dougherty. “After 53 years, the family of Joan Marie Dymond very much deserves closure. We will do everything in our power to see that they have it.”

State police are asking for the public’s help to find the individual responsible for her death. Anyone with information can call 570-542-4117.

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