Wilkes-Barre, PA – A decades-old cold case in Luzerne County is drawing attention as Pennsylvania State Police renew efforts to solve the death of a teenage girl, now offering a $5,000 reward for information that could allegedly bring answers.
According to Pennsylvania State Police Troop P – Shickshinny Barracks, Joan Marie Dymond was 14 years old when she allegedly went missing from her home on Andover Street in Wilkes-Barre on June 25, 1969. Authorities said her disappearance remained unresolved for decades until her remains were allegedly discovered on Aldean Mountain in Newport Township on November 17, 2012.
Investigators have repeatedly indicated that Dymond is believed to have allegedly died as a result of foul play or under suspicious circumstances. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement officials say the case remains active, with troopers continuing to review evidence and pursue new leads.
The renewed attention includes a call to the public for assistance. Authorities emphasized that individuals who may have lived in the area at the time or who may have heard relevant information over the years are encouraged to come forward. Even details that may seem insignificant could allegedly play a role in advancing the investigation.
State police said tips that allegedly lead to an arrest or significant break in the case could be eligible for the cash reward. Officials also noted that all information will be handled carefully as investigators work toward identifying those allegedly responsible.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PSP Shickshinny at 570-542-4117 or submit a tip through Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.
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