India, Sept. 29 -- A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's remains near a creek in Pennsylvania, CBS News reported, citing authorities.

David Synder, 39, faces first-degree murder and strangulation charges in connection with the death of Kimberly Gsell. Gsell was reported missing to police in Middlesex Township, Cumberland County, on September 29, 2019.

According to the Middlesex Township Police Department, Gsell's remains were discovered on September 25, and David confessed to her killing the next day.

The Cumberland County District Attorney's Office announced that its forensic lab successfully verified the identity of the remains by examining dental records and using its advanced "Rapid DNA capabilitie...