Philadelphia, PA – State police are renewing efforts in a decades-old investigation involving the skeletal remains of a child discovered in Philadelphia, offering a $5,000 reward for information that could help solve the case.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K Homicide Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit, the remains were found on November 25, 1984, in a field behind the 400 block of East Collom Street in the city’s Germantown section. Investigators believe the case may be connected to the disappearance of Jeanine Barnwell, a child reported missing around that time.
Authorities are now asking for the public’s help in identifying new leads or information that could clarify the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Officials say any detail, no matter how small, could be critical in advancing the investigation.
The case remains unsolved, and police emphasized that tips leading to an arrest, resolution of the case, or the location of a missing person may qualify for a cash reward through PSP Tips. The reward is not funded by taxpayers.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit in Philadelphia at 215-452-5216. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through PSP Tips by calling 1-800-472-8477 or online.
Officials note that all information is accurate as of the release date but may be updated as new details emerge.
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