MONONGALIA COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office has announced that a 62–year-old male was found dead in his vehicle last week.
According to a press release, on June 1, 2023, Deputies with the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office were patrolling the area of Birch Hollow and Darnell Hollow when they came upon a red 2004 Chrysler Searing parked in a heavily wooded area along a logging trail.
Deputies approached the vehicle and observed a white male deceased approximately 10 feet from the vehicle.
The male was identified as 62-year-old James Lanko of Point Marion, PA.
There were no signs of suspicious circumstances noted on the scene, however, the investigation is ongoing pending the results of the autopsy.
If anyone has any information, please contact the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office at 304-291-7260.