Crime & Safety

Millbourne Woman's Car Found in Philly

Police have located the missing car belonging to a woman who was found to have committed suicide in Ridley Creek State Park.

The missing car, belonging to a woman who was found to have committed suicide in Ridley Creek State Park, has been located by police in Philadelphia, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

Teresa Cathy Mastracola, of Millbourne, had been missing since Dec. 2 and was found dead in an heavily wooded area in the park on Dec. 8.

The Delaware County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Mastracola's death a suicide of asphyxiation by helium inhalation, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.

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However, Mastracola's silver 2006 Mazda 6, four-door sedan had not yet been located.

According to the Delco Times, the vehicle was located on Monday in Blue Bell Park in Philadelphia near Manayunk.

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Millbourne police told the Times that they believe Mastracola parked her car in Philadelphia and "made her way" to Ridley Creek State Park which she was known to frequent as an avid biker and hiker.

 


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