ECONOMY BOROUGH, Pa. — Police in Beaver County Monday released a sketch of a woman in hopes of identifying the person whose remains were found earlier this month in Economy Borough.
Authorities said a woman's head, which was "presumably embalmed," was found by a teenager walking on Mason Road Dec. 12. The head was discovered in a wooded area on the side of the road.
"This case in particular is one that we've never seen. Once a person has been embalmed, their head would be embalmed as well," said Beaver County Coroner Terri Tatalovich-Rossi. "We have all been consumed with this case from its inception and we're hoping someone can identify her through the sketch."
The woman shown in the sketch is believed to be at least 50 years old. She had whitish-gray hair that was styled, and her teeth were intact and in good condition.
Beaver County District Attorney Anthony Berosh said whoever removed the head has knowledge of anatomy.
Cadaver dogs have been used during searches of the area where the head was discovered, and police are hoping that an aerial search can be performed when the weather permits.
Officials have been working with police and agencies in other areas, but have yet to gather any leads.
"So far we have not gotten any reports back from any law enforcement or any cemetery owners that have reported anything disturbed," said Economy Boro Police Chief Mike O'Brien.
Anyone with information can contact police at 724-876-0380 or by email at police@economyboropd.com.
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