Cold Case Breakthrough in Lawrence County

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A cold case from 1973 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, is seeing new leads as authorities seek information about the murder of Frank Dewayne Iwanejko.

A cold case from 1973 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, may finally be heating up—22-year-old Frank Dewayne Iwanejko was fatally shot during a robbery attempt after a date. The woman with him escaped into the woods and survived the night. Two detailed suspect descriptions remain, and now, after nearly 50 years, authorities say they’ve got new leads. They’re urging anyone with even a small piece of information to come forward—call the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Unit in New Castle at 724-598-2211. Justice might still be within reach. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/75d1a70972ccd6fb

Topics covered

• cold case
• law enforcement
• unsolved crime
• justice
• Pennsylvania
• crime investigation

Keywords

• cold case
• Lawrence County
• Frank Dewayne Iwanejko
• murder
• robbery
• Pennsylvania State Police
• crime investigation
• new leads

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania State Police Crime Unit

Places: Lawrence County

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