JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Angela Rice, a 41-year-old woman, has been arrested on charges related to the concealment of a missing man’s remains found in Johnstown over two years ago. The arrest revives interest in an investigation that stretched over several states and involved various law enforcement agencies.
Rice was apprehended in Schenectady, New York, and subsequently returned to Cambria County in August 2026. She faces a misdemeanor charge of abuse of a corpse related to the discovery of 36-year-old Gregory Rohn’s remains, which were identified in June 2024. While authorities have linked Rice to the case, they have not accused her of homicide. Instead, the charge relates specifically to her actions concerning Rohn’s body after his death.
The troubling timeline began in December 2023 when Rohn’s mother reported him missing after she picked him up from a local jail. She last dropped him off, claiming he intended to visit a friend. As Rohn failed to return or reach out to his family, he was listed as a missing person. Investigators soon contacted Rice, noting that Rohn had been seen at her home shortly before he disappeared.
According to investigators, Rice initially told police that Rohn had stayed with her the night of December 23, 2023, but had disappeared by the time she returned the following morning. Despite this initial contact, Rohn’s whereabouts remained a mystery for several months as extensive searches were conducted by police and family members.
In January 2024, police received multiple reports suggesting that a body might be hidden in the attic of Rice’s residence. Authorities attempted to enter the house but were unable to make contact with anyone. This information raised concerns but did not lead to immediate action.
The investigation took a critical turn in June 2024 when officers conducted a welfare check at the house. Upon inspection, they noticed a strong odor consistent with decomposition and observed numerous flies near a window. With the assistance of firefighters, officers entered the residence and found human remains concealed in a tarp in the attic. The condition of the remains indicated a significant period of decomposition, prompting further investigation by the coroner’s office.
The Cambria County Coroner estimated that Rohn had died approximately five to six months before the body was discovered. Due to advanced decomposition, visual identification was not possible, and dental records were used to confirm Rohn’s identity in August 2024. Although fentanyl was detected in the tissues, the coroner could not definitively determine the cause of death, labeling it as undetermined.
Witness testimonies collected during the investigation have added complexity to the case. Some associates of Rice claimed she had spoken about Rohn’s death and suggested his apparent overdose led to her decision to conceal his body. Though these are accusations rather than verified facts, they played a central role in building the case against Rice for abuse of a corpse.
Under Pennsylvania law, abuse of a corpse is defined as the improper treatment of a deceased individual. The current charge against Rice is classified as a second-degree misdemeanor, focusing on her handling of Rohn’s remains rather than any potential involvement in his death. This distinction is crucial, as authorities have not established how or why Rohn died.
Rice remained at large for some time after the charges were filed, prompting a search that ultimately led to her arrest in New York. Following her extradition, she was arraigned and detained in Cambria County Prison, with bail set at $200,000. A preliminary hearing is scheduled, allowing the judicial process to further unfold.
As this case moves forward, many questions remain unanswered regarding the circumstances surrounding Rohn’s death and the extent of Rice’s involvement. Investigators have indicated that the case remains open, and additional charges could arise depending on future evidence. Rice is presumed innocent until a court determines otherwise, and the details of the case will continue to develop as it progresses through the legal system.