Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. North Union Township missing girl remains
2. Missing 17-year-old girl identified in North Union Township
The remains of missing 17-year-old Kaitlin Whoolery from North Union Township, Pennsylvania, have been identified. She was last seen on Nov. 23 before disappearing. Her body was found near an abandoned home on April 16. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker confirmed her identity on April 23. No foul play is suspected at this time. Channel 11 spoke with Kaitlin’s grandparents before her remains were identified. They expressed their sadness and uncertainty. Stay updated with breaking news alerts on the free WPXI News app. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates. Trending stories include a body found in Aliquippa and a fire in Westmoreland County.
Tragic Discovery Unfolds in North Union Township, Pennsylvania
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the remains of a missing 17-year-old girl, Kaitlin Whoolery, have been found in North Union Township, Pennsylvania. Kaitlin, who went missing on November 23, was last seen going for a walk before she mysteriously disappeared.
Discovery of Remains
The grim discovery took place on Tuesday, April 16, near an abandoned home in the area of Hogsett Lane. Fayette County Coroner Bob Baker confirmed the identity of the remains on Tuesday, April 23, bringing closure to the Whoolery family after months of uncertainty.
Family’s Heart-Wrenching Wait
Channel 11 had the opportunity to speak with Kaitlin’s grandparents before her remains were positively identified. Her grandfather expressed his deep sorrow, stating, “I was almost certain she wasn’t alive, that just more or less confirmed it. I held out hope. You always hope. I knew when we didn’t hear from her all that time it was just an affirmation of what I thought.”
Uncertainty Surrounding the Tragedy
At this point, it remains unclear whether foul play is suspected in Kaitlin’s disappearance and subsequent death. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case to determine what led to this tragic outcome.
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