Suicide Victim Found by Family

Police searched Alburtis and southwest corner of Lower Macungie Township on foot and by helicopter Wednesday trying to find missing man.

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UPDATE: Lower Mac Man Found Dead in Township Woods, Police Say

He was reported missing on Wednesday, but found Thursday. Coroner's Office lists the death a suicide.

A missing Lower Macungie Township man was found dead Thursday afternoon in woods in the township, according to police. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office ruled the death a suicide, but neither police nor the Coroner's Office reported the circumstances. David John Fried, 41, of 2171 Pembrooke Drive was found dead about 3 p.m. in woods behind 3650 Schoeneck Road in the township, according to state police at Fogelsville. He was pronounced dead at 3:43 p.m., according to Chief Deputy Coroner Paul Hoffman. Fried was reported missing Wednesday from the area of Lockridge Park in Alburtis. A search of the area by several police departments and rescue agencies failed to find Fried. He was found by family members who also were searching for him, …

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