State police continue to investigate 1977 murder of Washington County teen

Lina PortmanJune 7, 2024

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Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the 1977 murder of a Washington County teenager.

Brenda Ritter, 17, of South Strabane Township, left her boyfriend's house on May 18, 1977, during a severe storm. His car was found abandoned a few kilometers away the next day.

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Searchers aboard a state police helicopter found Ritter's nearly naked remains on a hillside near Roupe Road, about three-quarters of a mile from his car, state police said. Her clothes were found about 50 feet from her body.

State police said Ritter was sexually assaulted and strangled.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the PSP Washington station at 724-223-5200 or you can contact PSP Tips. All callers may be eligible for a cash reward.

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