PA Richard Wimbish, 49, from Philadelphia, shot, found floating in creek wrapped in sleeping bag - Slatington, 13 Jan 1973

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Pennsylvania State Police still hope to solve 50-year-old Lehigh Valley cold case

Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the homicide of Richard Stewart Wimbish, whose body was found, wrapped in a sleeping bag, on Jan. 13, 1973, in Trout Creek, Slatington Borough, in northern Lehigh County.

www.audacy.com

The 49-year-old Philadelphian was last seen leaving work more than two weeks earlier, in late December 1972.

Wimbish was a driver for the Pennsylvania Trucking Company, which was then located at 48th Street and Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia. His route took him from Philly to Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.

CASE: COLD CASE - Homicide - Richard Stewart Wimbish - Slatington Borough - Lehigh County

The Pennsylvania State Police, Troop M, Criminal Investigation Assessment Unit continue their investigation into the homicide of Richard Stewart Wimbish. On January 13, 1973, the 49-year-old victim was found deceased in Trout Creek, Slatington

www.crimewatchpa.com

Richard was supposed to spend the New Year’s Eve holiday with a female friend in Pleasantville, NJ, but never showed up. Richard’s 1967 green Cadillac sedan was located in the 100 block of Duval Street, Philadelphia on January 23, 1973, just several blocks from his home.

Slatington (Trout Creek runs through the center of the borough)

Slatington, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia

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August 21, 2025

50 Years Later, Pennsylvania Cold Case Murder Still Unsolved — Police Offering $5,000 for Answers

Slatington, PA – Authorities are renewing efforts to solve the decades-old homicide of Richard Stewart Wimbish, a Philadelphia truck driver whose body was

countryherald.com

''Slatington, PA – Authorities are renewing efforts to solve the decades-old homicide of Richard Stewart Wimbish, a Philadelphia truck driver whose body was found in Trout Creek, Slatington Borough, on January 13, 1973.''

''Authorities reported Wimbish never made it to a planned New Year’s Eve trip with a friend in Pleasantville, N.J. His 1967 green Cadillac was later found on January 23, 1973, just blocks from his Philadelphia residence.

The Pennsylvania State Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Tips can be reported by calling 1-800-472-8477 or submitting information online at p3tips.com.''

 

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Slightly eyebrow-raising that a truck driver was driving a late-model Cadillac.