ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania – The murder of a 78-year-old woman in her North Whitehall home in 1989 remains unsolved, leaving family members and authorities searching for justice. According to reports, the victim was found brutally stabbed and beaten, and her house had been ransacked. Evidence suggested that she had fought with her attacker before succumbing to her injuries.
The victim, identified as Hnath, lived alone on the west bank of the Lehigh River after her husband passed away. She was known to be a seamstress from Northampton and had retired at the age of 65. Her nephew, concerned by her absence from a church service, discovered her body and alerted authorities. Despite the passage of time, the Pennsylvania State Police continue to investigate the case and urge anyone with information to come forward.
The heinous nature of the crime and the fact that the perpetrator remains at large have left the community shaken. The unsolved murder has left a lasting impact on the friends and family of the victim, who continue to seek closure. The Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers have also called on the public to report any information they may have regarding the case.
As the investigation into Hnath’s murder continues, authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in helping to bring closure to the case. The search for justice for the victim remains ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to come forward to assist in solving this cold case.