Investigators from the Punxsutawney State Police and Troopers from throughout Troop C began a homicide investigation that focused on the identity of the remains.
The victim was determined to be Chet Allen Haddow, 33-years-of-age, of Punxsutawney.
On Monday, Sept. 16, information developed by investigators lead to the arrest of a suspect in the case.
The accused, Michael Christopher Shugars, 32-years-of-age, of Punxsutawney, was charged with the following offenses in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 17:
- Criminal Homicide
- Aggravated Assault – Felony 1
- Robbery – Felony 1
- Abuse Of Corpse – Misdemeanor 2
- Simple Assault – Misdemeanor 2
- Theft By Unlawful Taking – Misdemeanor 3
Shugars is being held without bail in Jefferson County Jail.
He faces a preliminary hearing on Oct. 1.