Human remains discovered in a wooded area of Pottsville on , have been identified as Devon Shaak, 36, of Pottsville, according to the Pottsville Bureau of Police.
Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Race Street after receiving a report that human remains had been found. Police said officers located a body in an advanced state of decomposition.
Remains Identified Through Dental Records
Dr. Tammy Balatgek, DDS, MS, identified the remains as Shaak using dental X-rays, according to police.
Shaak’s mother had reported him missing on , approximately one month before the remains were discovered.
Cause and Manner of Death Remain Undetermined
Police said the cause and manner of Shaak’s death remain undetermined.
The Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Unit and the Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office assisted the Pottsville Bureau of Police with the investigation.