Joseph Geiger
Joseph Geiger, a 43-year-old from Pottsville, Pennsylvania, was arrested on August 21, 2008, for the murder of 13-year-old David Reed back in 1985. Geiger lived near the location where officials found Reed's body in December of that year.1
Fast Facts
- Age: 43
- Hometown: Pottsville, Pennsylvania1
- Occupation: Unemployed2
- Charged with the murder of David Reed1
- Arrested on 23rd anniversary of Reed's disappearance1
- Arraigned on August 21, 2008
- Charged with 3rd-degree murder1
- Being held without bail2
Geiger's Charges in Reed Case
- Third-degree murder2
- Voluntary manslaughter2
- Abuse of corpse2
- Tampering with evidence2
Arrest
On August 21, 2008, the 23-year anniversary of Reed's disappearance, Geiger was arrested and charged with killing Reed. Geiger lived near the location where Reed's decomposed body had been found.1
Motive Theory
While Geiger has told police conflicting stories, officials believe that Geiger had confronted Reed in regards to stealing his marijuana plants. Police also believe that there was an altercation following the confrontation, and Geiger punched Reed in the face, causing Reed to fall and hit his head.2
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