LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — An unidentified baby girl was found dead in a burn barrel in Lancaster County 19 years ago, police say.
The cold case remains under investigation.
Law enforcement found the baby on Dec. 31, 2003, when they responded to an Amish schoolhouse on Weaver Road in Strasburg Township for a death investigation.
People involved in the case named the baby "Allison" and buried her in the Conestoga Memorial Park.
Pennsylvania State Police in Lancaster County unsuccessfully attempted to identify the baby using a new form of DNA testing called Touch/Ownership DNA in 2014.
Police continue the search for clues into who killed Allison. Troopers are asking for members of the public to step forward with any information they may have.
All callers to Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest, the solving of a crime/cold case or the location of a wanted person/fugitive or missing person.
There is a $5,000 reward being offered for information that leads to solving this cold case. Tips can be submitted online or by calling 800-472-8477.
