Man identified in York County house fire death

A man who died in a house fire in York County, Pennsylvania, has been identified as Jeffrey Franek, 65. The identification was confirmed using his dental records. The fire occurred on March 4, near the Susquehanna River. The York County Coroner's Office is still determining the cause and manner of Franek's death. An autopsy has been completed, but results are pending. The fire was reported around 6:50 a.m., and emergency responders pronounced Franek dead by 8:30 a.m. Coroner Pam Gay explained that identifying victims in such cases involves several methods. They start by checking known residents of the address. If those methods do not provide conclusive proof, they may look for personal items or clothing that family members recognize. If needed, they also use dental records for confirmation. A forensic odontologist compares any teeth recovered at the scene with the dental records. This process can take time. The investigation is being handled by the Hellam Township Police Department, along with the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshals.