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Man arrested in connection to murder victim found on state game lands in Westmoreland County

Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for the murder of a man who was found dead on state game lands in Westmoreland County.

Pennsylvania State Police said Joseph Zvara, 47, of Greensburg, was arrested Thursday evening for the murder of Robert Friend.

Friend was found dead on state game lands in Loyalhanna Township on Oct. 25.

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State Police said they were investigating his death as a homicide a few days later.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact Kiski Valley Pennsylvania State Police.

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