Man found frozen in Pennsylvania cave nearly 50 years ago identified
Police tracked down long-lost fingerprint evidence, solving mystery of ‘Pinnacle Man’ whose body was found in 1977A man who was discovered frozen in a Pennsylvania cave almost five decades ago was finally identified after police tracked down long-lost fingerprint evidence, solving a mystery that had long baffled authorities in mountainous Appalachia.The Berks county, Pennsylvania coroner’s office on Tuesday identified the man as Nicholas Paul Grubb, 27, of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, CNN reported. Continue reading...
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Nicholas Paul Grubb, known as the "Pinnacle Man," was identified after nearly 50 years of being a mysterious figure found frozen in a Pennsylvania cave. Police used long-lost fingerprint evidence to solve the case, finally giving closure to his family. Grubb's identity remained unknown due to misplaced fingerprints, but a breakthrough in 2024 allowed for a quick match. He was a member of Pennsylvania's army national guard and had a previous police interaction in Colorado. The investigation continues to determine the exact cause of his death.