Episode #50: Keith John Polerecki - Murdered (1996)
Updated: Nov 17, 2022
In the summer of 1996 Keith's family thought he had simply taken a last minute vacation. That's why no one reported him missing for almost a week. Just two days after his father reported him missing Keith was found near a rail yard, beaten to death with a metal pipe. It was clear by the level of decomposition that Keith had been dead since shortly after the last time his dad has spoken to him. So what happened? Who would have wanted Keith Polerecki dead?
Keith John Polerecki
Birth: Oct 18, 1964 - Death: Aug 8-Aug 11, 1996
Ethnicity: Caucasian - Sex: Male
Height: Unknown - Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown - Eye Color: Brown
Hometown: Pittston, PA (Luzerne County)
Crime Scene: Body found near Coxton Rail Yard in Duryea in Luzerne County, crime possibly happened at a secondary location
Last Known Location Alive: Home or work by his father, Keith Sr.
Injury Description: Broken ribs, beaten with metal pipe
Suspect Description: None
DNA: Yes
Fingerprints: Unknown
If You have any information you are asked to call state police at the Wilkes-Barre barracks or PA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-3080. Remember you can always remain anonymous.
CASH REWARD: None
Sources:
https://www.timesleader.com/archive/68891/stories-long-wait-for-justice230920
https://www.newspapers.com/image/438717859/?terms=keith%20polerecki&match=1
https://www.ancientfaces.com/person/keith-j-polerecki-birth-1964-death-1996/25653977
https://www.newspapers.com/image/438705655/?terms=keith%20polerecki&match=1
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