Woman Shot, Dies 30 Years Later in Bizarre Homicide Case
Linda J. Knauss, 65, of Orefield died from complications caused by a gunshot wound during a robbery in Harrisburg 30 years ago, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office.
A Lehigh County woman's death last week was ruled a homicide from complications from a gunshot wound she suffered 30 years ago during an attempted robbery, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office. The coroner's office launched an investigation into death of Linda J. Knauss, 65, 5268 Baldwin Lane, Orefield, after it got a cremation request from the funeral home. Knauss died Feb. 18 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township. "Based on the cause of death listed, our office opened an investigation as the cause of death appeared to be trauma related," according to a news release issued Wednesday by the coroner's office. Chief Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman said Knauss was admitted to the hospital for a "respiratory issue…
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