Joseph Dziowgo

Joseph Dziowgo

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Wawarsing

State: New York

County: Ulster County

Date of birth: March 2, 1948

Date of death: May 10, 1973

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Unknown

Anniversary month: May

LEA: Somerset County Prosecutors Office, Somerville, New Jersey

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Case Description

On May 10, 1973, Joseph Dziowgo, 25, was reported missing. The remains of the Vietnam War veteran were discovered in 1984 in Wawarsing, New York. The skeletal remains were not identified as Jospeh Dziowgo until 2012. Officials ruled the case a homicide but did not release the manner in which Joseph Dziowgo was killed. Joseph's family continues to advocate for their loved one and seek answers in his case.

If you have any information on the unsolved homicide of Joseph Dziowgo, please contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office at (908) 575-3300. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, you can call Somerset County Crimestoppers at (888) 577-TIPS (8477)

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