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Decapitated and handless body found in 1970 identified as Pennsylvania man
The decapitated and handless body found in 1970 in New York has been identified as a Pennsylvania man, authorities said.
In a news release, the New York State Police said the dismembered body was identified as 35-year-old Clyde A. Coppage, who was living in Genesee, Potter County, at the time of his disappearance. However, the killer remains unknown more than five decades later.
Clyde Coppage missing person case
The Pennsylvania man’s body was found on March 20, 1970, without a head or hands on Davis Hill Road in Andover, New York, authorities said.
Over the last 56 years, investigators have continued to investigate, including exhuming the body in June 2022 to collect DNA. The New York State Police said that DNA was the catalyst behind identifying Coppage. Law enforcement said the 35-year-old man was not originally from the area and had never been reported missing.
More information surrounding what led to the man’s death or who killed him remains unknown.
“The investigation into the death of Coppage remains open and active,” the new release said.
Anyone with information about Coppage or his death can contact the New York State Police at 585-344-6200.
A man from Fayette County has been arrested and is facing over 1,000 charges related to alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele said that John Saxberg, 57, is facing charges in connection with what he called “a suspected illegal kennel operation” in Washington Township.
According to DA Aubele, Saxberg is accused of subjecting numerous animals to “deplorable conditions” and “circumstances constituting torture,” adding that approximately ten animals suffered serious bodily injuries.
Court records show that Saxberg is facing 1,029 criminal charges in total with offenses including aggravated cruelty to animals, cruelty to animals, neglect of animals, penalties related to dog licensing, and violations of vaccine requirements.
52 of the charges that Saxberg is facing are felonies, according to court records.
Online court paperwork shows that Saxberg was arraigned on Tuesday afternoon and is being held in the Fayette County Prison after bail was posted at $85,000.
A preliminary hearing for Saxberg is scheduled for late next week.
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