Way too many holes in this investigation. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. on Saturday, September10, 2011. The police report misspells his name (Troutman) and doesnt include his address, suggesting authorities didnt want anyone to track him down, according to Patricias side. They broke up in 1993. December 15th, 1994. Very frightening that this could be anyone in Patricias situation, regardless of innocence or guilt. Try again later. Three days later, Joann had plans to pick up her mother-in-law, Veronica Katrinak, to go Christmas shopping. Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Something so simple as hair color could have solved this case from the start. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. She was also accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she owned. She had dropped out of school at the age of 17 to marry her partner and subsequently worked long graveyard shifts at a textile factory to provide for their family. (Panik) Katrinak. Resend Activation Email. A hearing is scheduled for April 5, asking to give Attorney Neely access to evidence that was referred to but not provided to the jury during the trial. Please reset your password. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. At 17, Patricia dropped out of high school and married landscaper Gary Gabard. A phone line to the Katrinak home had been cut, and the basement door forced open. 1. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. RR, Watch the Forensic Files episode on YouTube, Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Reports, The Lindbergh Kidnapping: Forensic Files Lost Episode, Dawn Fehring: A Missionary Dies Too Young, Joanne Chambers and Paula Nawrocki: Strange Lesson. shame on him. KOREAN WARSon of Martin & Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak and husband to Veronica B. GREAT NEWS! To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. As for Joanns parents, her father died a year after the murder. Remember the how the case back in he 80s when those 4 black boys were wrongfully accused and police mishandled THAT CASE!! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. "Andrew Katrinak" obituary results. Traupman died in 2016. Year should not be greater than current year. He was the loving husband of the late Veronica Barbara Katrinak. Get email updates about Andrew Katrinak delivered directly to your inbox. U.S.M.C. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Tammy Malinowski OReilly of Union Dale, has loved crime stories since she was 6-years-old. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Learn more about managing a memorial . One on one? My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Find the obituary of Frederick Katrinak (1949 - 2020) from Perryopolis, PA. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. The two had disappeared 4 months earlier from their home in . Failed to report flower. Why was the police scene cleared at 11pm that door and phone lines would have jumped out at anyone!! Pfeiffer and Burke claimed that police Sgt. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. I agree, why wasnt the baby DNA tested? Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Segn se rumora, Andrew Katrinak haba discutido con Joann para la poca de los hechos porque segn l, Alex no era su hijo y le pidi incluso una prueba de paternidad. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Arrangements under the care and direction of the Frank M. Radozycki & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Pulaski Street, Bridgeport (directly across from St. Michaels Church).Published in Connecticut Post from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2004, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Seriously, he really knew she NEVER backed into a parking place??? U.S.M.C. Conflicting versions. Police brutality seemed to be a problem as well. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. His father confirmed his alibi that they were doing construction work together, putting an addition on the house of friends Tom and Kathy Holschwander, at the time of Joanns disappearance. . Not gender neutral. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. But thats just some of the ammo on Team Patricias battleship. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. OReilly felt bad about opening old wounds and considered not writing the book until she saw a recent episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn, entitled Driven to Kill. I cant lose them, he told the media. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. View Obituary & Service . Was Michael friends with anyone on the investigating police force or employees there? Advocates for her innocence complain of hype surrounding the case. Her son died from exposure or suffocation. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. How she was found guilty on complete circumstantial evidence is beyond me. He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. When I finished my. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, Stratford. New state, new man. More than 20 years after her conviction, Patricia Rorrer still has advocates working to exonerate her. Six years of research later, she isn't so sure. After a very early failed marriage, the 24-year-old Joann scored a new husband in Andrew Katrinak, 38, whom she met at a club. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Andrew Katrinak was working on their home the day Joann disappeared. ), And in another bombshell, Joanns good friend Karen Devine said Joann planned to leave Andrew after the holidays. If she took public transportation, no one saw her? He lived in 1910, at address, Connecticut. Andrew told investigators that the unpleasant phone call between Joann and Patricia happened just three days before his wifes disappearance. And because some of Patricias advocates have suggested Andrew Katrinak had a motive for murder, I checked into whether he had a life insurance payout to gain upon Joanns demise. One witness said he saw two people arguing about a baby not being his. John P. Katrinak, 90, of Pennsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Pennsburg Manor. When OReilly started doing the research, she believed Patricia (Patty) had been proven guilty and had committed the crimes. Joann Marie O'Connor Katrinak Birth 11 Oct 1968 Hackettstown, Warren County, New Jersey, USA Death 15 Dec 1994 (aged 26) Germansville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA Burial Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot Halfway down the hill from the cemetery entrance and on the right. Youre in no position to judge. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Andrew Katrinak (177355560)? Therefore if her intention is to sell with me she lost. cemeteries found in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Reports is also available on YouTube, but it costs $1.99 to view (Keith comes off as an advocate for Patricias innocence on the episode). Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. My husband passed away of a broken heart, Sarah OConnor said on the Montel Williams Show in 2001. Joann Katrinak and her infant son were brutally murdered. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. So many great points already made here by people on the outside looking at the presented evidence and questions that need to be answered. Both were deceased. Rorrers case went to trial in 1998. He would be alive today if it were not for Patricia Rorrer. The mild-mannered Sarah died in 2019 at the age of 83. The retired DA is an arrogant asshole. She was born on Jan. 24, 1964, in eastern Pennsylvania and moved back and forth between there and Davidson County, North Carolina. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Ex-boyfriend Walter Blalock said that Patricia wanted him to be more like Andrew. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. Im sure youve heard all this before, and I apologize for waisting your time. Patty was clearly home when Andy called her mother, why not check the moms phone records to her daughter at 3am. He was preceded in death by brother Richard, in infancy, parents John Katrinak and Mary Litvin Katrinak, brothers-in-law Jim Marchelletta and George Ryan and sister-in-law Betty Jean Katrinak. Did anyone compare DNA of baby to the husband? She made an effort to look perfectly groomed even when she took out the trash, according to her mother, who appeared on Forensic Files. Thanks for your help! based on information from your browser. This is a carousel with slides. I believe someone would not go to such lengths to prove evidence. Has anyone considered looking for photos of Patricia immediately prior to the murders? Why would somebody tell you, theyre going to fry me, if they didnt do it? Jarrett told Wrong Man. This is a carousel with slides. She had a suitcase packed, Devine said. There is a problem with your email/password. They returned with a guilty verdict and a sentence of two life terms. Andrew G. Katrinak of Little Rock, Ark., beloved husband of the late Josephine Gawlowicz Katrinak, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 31, 2004. (Panik) Katrinak. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Highly charged case. Beloved husband of Stacie (nee Barrett). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Add Photos. And even prosecutor Michael McIntyre, who wrote the book Hair Trigger about the case, acknowledged to Keith Morrison that it was a little odd that the police found blood on the hairs in Joanns car but nowhere else in the vehicle. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Oops, something didn't work. Theodore Kohuth said at the news conference, where he was joined by officials from the FBI, Lehigh County coroners office and Davidson County (N.C.) sheriffs office. Brother of Angelina Redding. Andrew Katrinak buried his wife and infant son yesterday, four months after he began a frantic, nationwide search for them that ended without answers this week in a patch of Lehigh County woods. Six years of research later, she isnt so sure. Tragedy also touched Patricias life. Kidnapped and killed? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. But defense lawyer Robert Pfeiffer said that plenty of evidence supported Patricias innocence. Previously city included Bethlehem PA. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? For a while, it looked as though it might never be solved. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? But her reputation wasnt exactly sleek and shiny. Your cousin Cindy. Katrinak said Monsignor Robert Siffrin, general vicar of Youngstown, was looking for priests from Slovakia, "I met him (Siffrin) 10 years ago. Search above to list available cemeteries. The day she passed was her 62nd anniversary of the day she married her loving husband, Andrew Katrinak of Bethlehem. A newspaper account described Patricia as a soft-spoken, demure woman who had a sweet Southern accent and wore feminine clothes in court. Great catch. She would let it go-thinking that justice was served and she would now have to do her time for committing the crime! Please try again later. !) and detractors (This is another bs attempt to free a psycho). Prove them wrong! Police quickly excluded Andrew Katrinak from suspicion but identified Rorrer as a potential suspect. Love Pam. Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Their bodies were found in a patch of Heidelberg Township woods four months later. Getting your facts from documentaries isnt the way to go. When O'Reilly started doing the research, she believed Patricia (Patty) had been proven guilty and had committed the crimes. Patricias professional life included short-lived gigs as a Century 21 real estate agent and an Oldsmobile salesperson. Investigators would ultimately visit Linwood eight or nine times in the ensuing years. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Katrina King Andrew Greensboro, North Carolina Also known as: katrina.k.andrew Guilford County Department of Public Health WFMY News 2 Katrina currently lives in Greensboro, NC. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Andrew Katrinak hugs a friend as he emerges from the courthouse after Patricia Rorrer, his former girlfriend, was sentenced to life in prison, March 9, 1998, for the murder of his wife and child 2 . Joann Katrinak had plans to meet her mother for an afternoon of Christmas shopping. July 11, 1929 - September 10, 2011 . OReilly has been interviewed on You Be the Judge and has been invited to speak at libraries, historical societies and local book clubs. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The mother had been beaten and shot in the face. English (A good point. After her arraignment, she had to walk past a crowd of dozens of locals screeching hang her! and baby killer! Patricia clung to a Polaroid picture showing her and her own little girl. State police and the Philadelphia division of the FBI appealed to the public for leads. Rorrer's ex-boyfriend, Andrew Katrinak, was the husband of Joann Katrinak and Alex's father. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. More hairs there. Thats all for this post. And in November 1995, they received her hair and blood samples. I was surprised that I did not hear about the gun in the program last night. Plus, two men, her babys father and his friend, testified they saw Patricia at the line-dancing club the night of the homicide. I dont think she was ever scared until we put the cuffs on her.. And James Pfeiffer and Jim Burke have remained on her side. Or did they? A year later, his wife and son were dead and a For Sale sign stood outside their home. Updated: October 6, 2011 Biography ID: 20353980 Jump to: Biography Memories Family Tree Followers This is crucial. Mal told Keith Morrison that Patricias dance teacher originally confirmed her alibi that she was in class on the day of the murder, then changed his mind. Public Records & Background Search Andrew G Katrinak, age 84, Little Rock, AR Background Check Cities: Little Rock AR Andrew J Katrinak, age 68, Drake, CO Background Check Joann Katrinaks Killer Still Has Innocence Advocates(A Woman Scorned, Forensic Files). Create an obituary. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Stable situation. If she was already a brunette how could she have left dirty blonde hairs? Incriminating words. Did they test the DNA of the baby to see if the father Andy Katrinak was actually the father? All of his cackling made my skin crawl. Joanns family was unwilling to speak with OReilly. Police identified the pair as Joann and Alex Katrinak. Its definitely getting rougher every day, Andrew told the Morning Call. He knew where it was. If Patricia drove it back from the murder scene after she shot Joann and then beat her to death, luminal would have lit up the interior. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177355560/andrew-gerald-katrinak. How the court system cant see all this and give her another day in court with new evidence is unjustly. Until next time, cheers. Drag images here or select from your computer for Andrew Joseph Katrinak memorial. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Obituary Send Flowers Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. For this week, I looked into the defenders reasoning as well as Patricias whereabouts today. Today, Patricia Lynne Rorrer resides in State Correctional Institute at Muncy, a medium and maximum security facility that has the highest rate of cancer of all prisons in Pennsylvania, according to a story from northcentralpa.com. As for the murder weapon, police didnt find a .22 caliber pistol on Patricias property, but an ex-boyfriend claimed that she owned one and it would always jam after one shot. No activity on her bank account or credit cards took place after the day she went missing, so investigators dismissed the theory that she took her child and bolted. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Fifteen or 20 years ago, this is the sort of crime that could have possibly gone unsolved, state police Capt. memorial page for Veronica Barbara Panik Katrinak (11 Jul 1929-14 Sep 2011), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77704153, citing Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic . Because the police have NEVER done that before. I also find it strange Andy didnt want to move the car when the police told him he could do so! What did she drive back home in? I find it appalling and scary that the police labeled a potential witness as crazy and disregarded his statement-even finding humor (on television) in denying this man an opportunity to discuss what he witnessed. Make sure that the file is a photo. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I watched the Keith Morrison mini series about this case. For one thing, her mother never asked Sandra Ireland to hide the gun, and she retrieved it on the way home the next day she worked as a bus driver and couldnt take it with her to school. 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Was the husband really checked out? Learn more about merges. More than two years after Joann Katrinak and her infant son, Alex, vanished from their Catasauqua home, state police on Tuesday charged her husbands ex-girlfriend with killing them. They can still do that. Andrew mentioned to police that his former live-in girlfriend Patricia Rorrer once managed a horse stable two miles from the bodies location and would have been familiar with the riding trails close to the murder scene. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Another former boyfriend said she talked about Andrew frequently and liked to gaze at old photos of him. No one wants this case brought back up. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Rorrer once stayed briefly at Katrinaks Front Street home in Catasauqua before he met Joann. riley smith funeral home dequincy, la, loyola high school rugby,
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