Crime & Safety
Indiana County, PA Woman, 81, Found Dead in Wooded Area Oct 22
Creekside, PA – An 81 year old woman who was reported missing from her home in Creekside Borough, Indiana County, has been found dead in a wooded area following a multi agency search Thursday morning,
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-22T20:04:25.320Z
Creekside, PA – An 81 year old woman who was reported missing from her home in Creekside Borough, Indiana County, has been found dead in a wooded area following a multi agency search Thursday morning, Oct. 22.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, Terrill A. Brewer, 81, of Creekside, was discovered around 9 a.m. Thursday by a member of the Creekside Volunteer Fire Company during a search of the borough and surrounding area.
State police confirmed that Brewer was deceased when she was found. Authorities said no foul play is suspected, and her death is being investigated as accidental.
Woman Reported Missing After Leaving Home
Brewer had previously been reported missing by a family member after leaving her residence on Cochran Street in Creekside Borough on foot sometime between 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Police indicated in the original missing person report that Brewer had early onset dementia, raising concerns about her safety and whereabouts.
She was described as approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with shoulder length gray hair.
At the time of her disappearance, Brewer was believed to be wearing a white blouse, blue pants and white shoes.
Multi Agency Search Ends in Tragic Discovery
Multiple agencies participated in the search for Brewer across Creekside Borough and nearby areas.
The search ended Thursday morning when a Creekside Volunteer Fire Company member located her body in a wooded area.
Pennsylvania State Police subsequently released an update confirming her death and thanking the public for sharing information about the missing person case.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Brewer's death or an official cause of death.
Although investigators do not suspect foul play, the case remains under investigation as an apparent accidental death.
State police have not announced any criminal charges connected to the incident.
The discovery brings a tragic conclusion to the search that had prompted concern throughout the Creekside community.