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New evidence in cold-case homicide and arson

Patricia Woll, 43, died in the fire at an apartment house on River Road near Milanville in August of 1997.

MILANVILLE, Pa. — State Police in Wayne County says there's new evidence in a more than a two-decades-old cold case.

The body of Patricia Woll, 43, was discovered inside her home in Damascus Township after a fire in 1997.

Investigators ruled her death a homicide and the fire as arson.

Since that time, no arrests were made. Now state police say new evidence and leads were discovered and now 23 years later, investigators say they are taking another look at this case.

"That's great, it's wonderful new about technology, DNA,” said Patrick Flynn who lives on River Road.

Patrick and Ilbico Flynn live on River Road. Patrick doesn't remember the initial investigation but is glad to hear that state police have reopened the case. He hopes investigators will find out who killed her and set fire to her home.

"Justice has to be served. If something happens, especially if it's your loved one, you definitely want some closure on it,” said Patrick. “Especially the one who did it. To get justice.”

State police did not say exactly what new evidence was discovered to prompt the reopening of this case, only that several new leads were uncovered back in June.

State police say they are actively pursuing those leads and are asking for help from anyone with information on Woll's death and the fire at her house.

Ilbico Flynn says after 23 years, Woll's family should be given an answer for what happened to her and who did it.

"I think that's terrible. Something unbelievable happens to you like that. I hope the family can find peace with this in their hearts,” said Ilbico.

State police at the Honesdale barracks can be reached at (570) 253-7126.

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