Identity of 'Pinnacle Man' Confirmed After Nearly 50 Years

Nicolas Paul Grubb's remains, found in a Pennsylvania cave in 1977, have been identified through rediscovered fingerprints.

Grubb's body was discovered by hikers in January 1977 near a peak on the Appalachian Trail.
Initial autopsy revealed no foul play; death was due to a drug overdose.
Efforts to identify Grubb were stalled due to misplaced fingerprints and inconclusive DNA tests.
A state trooper recently found the missing fingerprints, leading to Grubb's identification by the FBI.
Grubb's family has been notified and plans to place his remains in a family plot.