State police continue to investigate 1977 murder of Washington County teenager

SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the 1977 murder of a Washington County teenager.

Brenda Ritter, 17, of South Strabane Township, left her boyfriend’s house during a severe storm on May 18, 1977. Her car was found abandoned several miles away the next day.

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Rescue workers in a state police helicopter found Ritter’s nearly naked remains on a hill off rural Roupe Road, about three-quarters of a mile from her car, state police said. Her clothing was found about 50 feet from her body.

State police said Ritter was sexually assaulted and strangled.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the PSP Washington Station at 724-223-5200 or PSP Tips. All callers may be eligible for a cash reward.

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