Greensburg Man Charged in Game Lands Killing as Complaint Cites Texts, Cell Data
A newly filed complaint outlines phone evidence plus messages that police say link Joseph Zvara to Robert Friend’s death.
Overview
- Pennsylvania State Police arrested Joseph Zvara, 47, and charged him with criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse in the death of 64-year-old Robert Friend.
- A criminal complaint says a medical examiner found Friend died from blunt force trauma to the head, with injuries consistent with an altercation.
- Investigators cite an argument at Pizza Siena and a dispute at a Sheetz parking lot on the last night Friend was seen alive, followed by texts allegedly sent by Zvara.
- The complaint references cellular data placing Zvara near the area where Friend’s body was found on Oct. 25 on state game lands in Loyalhanna Township.
- Court records show Zvara is held without bail pending a preliminary hearing later this month, and state police say the investigation remains active with a call for tips.