The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA

November 13, 2008

’Most Wanted’ TV show features missing Pa. woman


SYKESVILLE — The case of a central Pennsylvania woman missing since the remains of her infant were found in her burned-out home will be featured on the Fox television program, “America’s Most Wanted.”

Thirty-three-year-old Joey Lynn Offutt hasn’t been seen since a fire destroyed her home in Sykesville, Jefferson County, on July 12, 2007. The infant’s remains were found in the burned ruins of her home, but were only identified as those of her 6-week-old son earlier this year. It’s unclear how the child died.

Offutt’s family has previously offered a $15,000 reward for information about her. Her car was later found in State College.

The TV show featuring her case will air Saturday at 9 p.m. EST.