In a chilling turn of events, the Netflix series “Unsolved Mysteries” is set to spotlight one of the most perplexing cold cases in Western Pennsylvania. The upcoming episode, part of the show’s fourth volume, will delve into the unsettling discovery of an embalmed woman’s head found in Economy Borough back in December 2014.

The case has haunted local authorities, particularly Economy Borough Police Chief Michael O’Brien, who expressed hope that the renewed national attention may finally lead to identifying the Jane Doe and uncovering the circumstances surrounding her death. “This young boy had discovered a severed head, and we soon realized that it had been embalmed,” Chief O’Brien recalled, reflecting on the bizarre nature of the find.

The grim discovery took place on December 12, 2014, when a young boy stumbled upon the severed head in a wooded area off Mason Road. The shocking nature of the find left investigators baffled, and the case quickly became one of the most unusual investigations in Beaver County history. Chief O’Brien noted, “It was something that I had never seen, as well as the other officers that were there.”

Despite extensive efforts to identify the woman and determine how she came to be in that location, authorities have yet to uncover her identity or the circumstances of her death. “We still don’t have her identified,” Chief O’Brien lamented, highlighting the ongoing mystery that has persisted for nearly a decade.

With the release of “Unsolved Mysteries: Volume 4” on Netflix, there is renewed hope that the episode titled “The Severed Head” will shed light on this haunting case. The episode features Chief O’Brien and other investigators, including local officers and county detectives, as they recount the twists and turns of the investigation.

According to Chief O’Brien, the woman was likely between the ages of 60 and 80 at the time of her death. He described the head as being remarkably well-preserved, suggesting that it had been prepared for a funeral or handled by someone with medical knowledge. “Looking at her, it reminded you that she had been laid out, possibly for a funeral. And it appeared to us that the head had been professionally or at least removed by somebody with some sort of medical knowledge,” he explained.

The case took an even stranger turn when investigators discovered that the woman’s eyes were missing. This detail has only added to the mystery surrounding her death and the circumstances that led to her remains being found in the woods.

As the episode airs, viewers will gain insight into the investigative process and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such a baffling case. The hope is that by bringing this story to a wider audience, someone may recognize the woman or have information that could assist in the investigation.

The segment on the embalmed head is just one of five new episodes being released as part of the latest volume of “Unsolved Mysteries,” which has captivated audiences with its exploration of real-life enigmas and unsolved cases. As the series continues to draw viewers, it serves as a reminder of the many mysteries that remain in the world, waiting for someone to uncover the truth.

With the episode airing soon, the community and investigators alike are eager for any leads that could finally bring closure to this long-standing mystery. The hope is that the national exposure will not only aid in identifying the woman but also help piece together the events that led to her tragic fate.

The case remains open, and Chief O’Brien, along with his team, continues to seek answers. As the investigation unfolds in the public eye, the community watches closely, hoping that the story of the severed head will finally come to a resolution.