WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — New information released by officials is connecting two death investigations in Wilkes-Barre.
Luzerne County Coroner Jillian Matthews, Police Chief Joseph Coffay, and Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce have announced additional information in a press release regarding the months-long Carlisle Street investigation that is ongoing in the city.
Investigators have determined that the body found in the wooded area behind the Host Inn on Kidder Street in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, March 26, is related to the investigation where a body was found buried in the basement of the home at 142 Carlisle Street, Wilkes-Barre back in February.
Investigators are continuing to work to obtain a positive identity for both bodies.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Wilkes-Barre City Detective Division c/o Lt. Matthew Stash at 570-208-0911 or Detective James Conmy at 570-208-6775.