State police seek help investigating Cranberry man's death in East Pittsburgh
State police are seeking the public’s help as they investigate the death of a Cranberry man.
According to state police, John Betts, 37, was found dead Monday morning along train tracks below the Westinghouse Bridge in East Pittsburgh. His coat was found on the bridge above.
The cause and manner of Betts’ death was pending an autopsy, state police said.
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner said Betts jumped from the bridge.
State police said Betts took a cab from Cranberry to East Pittsburgh, where he was dropped off shortly after 10:30 p.m. Sunday near a Sunoco along Route 30.
Anyone who had contact with Betts is asked to call state police in Pittsburgh at 412-299-1607.
Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.
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