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Missing Rostraver woman found dead along trail

Jeff Himler
By Jeff Himler
1 Min Read Oct. 11, 2019 | 7 years ago
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A Rostraver woman who was reported missing Tuesday was found dead Thursday morning.

The body of Dina Kotlar, 48, was found about 8 a.m. in a wooded area along a trail, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Kotlar’s death was a suicide, Allegheny County Police Lt. Andrew Schurman said Friday morning.

According to WPXI-TV, Kotlar was last seen alive at about 4 a.m. Tuesday as she was driving a white Dodge Nitro sport utility vehicle in Rostraver.

According to Rostraver Township firefighters, family members reported that Kotlar’s vehicle was found in the Smithdale area.

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