Thanks for your help! Her son died from exposure or suffocation. What did she drive back home in? According to court papers from Patricia 2017 appeal, DNA on the cigarette butt found near the two bodies belonged to Appellant. (Prosecutor Michael McIntyre, however, told ForensicFilesNow.com that that the cigarette butt was never actually tested). Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. Andrew Katrinak Obituary (2004) - Bridgeport, CT - Connecticut Post They totally avoid anything that will compromise their presentation. After one bullet didnt kill Joann, the gun locked up, so Patricia had to beat her to death, according to the prosecution. It all gave jurors a lot to think about but only for six hours. Patricias professional life included short-lived gigs as a Century 21 real estate agent and an Oldsmobile salesperson. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. Ide like to know WHEN Patricia actually dyed her hair dark?? A system error has occurred. 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 . I was able to email with Patricia via the PrisonConnect platform around Christmastime. More than 20 years after her conviction, Patricia Rorrer still has advocates working to exonerate her. Weve updated the security on the site. 10 Memories. Were they murdered because she angrily hung the phone up on Patty Rorrer? Create an obituary. I most definitely will not personally afford Patricia a platform, Michael said in an email to ForensicFilesNow.com She had her chance to answer my questions and tell her story in court over 20 years ago. I watched the 2 part show right now. Family members linked to this person will appear here. But her passion for writing and True Crime stayed with her. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. May you enjoy your glorious mansion in heaven that is well deserved. Obituary Frederick John Katrinak, age 70, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Verify and try again. Forensic tests suggested the hair found in the car and at the murder scene came from Patricia. Rorrer was a Phillipsburg, N.J., native who moved with her family to North Carolina in 1978, then returned to the Lehigh Valley in 1984. How could she have gone and leave both scenes? Oops, something didn't work. Supposedly he did not see the cut line for several hours after identifying that his wife and son were missing. The conversation ended with Joann Katrinak angrily telling Rorrer not to call again, police said. Thats all for this post. There is a problem with your email/password. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She would let it go-thinking that justice was served and she would now have to do her time for committing the crime! All of his cackling made my skin crawl. Then wont move the car from car parking lot. Friends . Meanwhile, the case of the missing mother and baby turned into colossal news across the U.S. and internationally. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Survivors include a brother, William Katrinak of Shelton; a sister, Helen Caselli of Milford; nephews, Robert Katrinak Read More, Submit an obit for publication in any local newspaper and on Legacy. At 10:30 p.m., Andrew reported his wife missing. I also communicated with Patricia via email to get her input on some matters. 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 . 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. Lehigh County District Attorney Robert Steinberg credited DNA tests with helping to crack the case. Trash-talking ex. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Joann and Alex Katrinak: Still No Justice (Update) He knew the location would cast blame on rorrer who he very quickly named as a suspect in this case. Try again later. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. How the court system cant see all this and give her another day in court with new evidence is unjustly. Steinberg said that even after the spotlight faded, investigators lived with this case day in and day out, week in and week out., We remember cases, he said. And in a piece of salacious testimony, Patricia Rorrers half sister, Sandra Ireland, said that in May 1995, about six months after the murder, their mother, Patricia Chambers, stopped by the house and asked her to hold onto or hide a gun, or both. Has anyone considered looking for photos of Patricia immediately prior to the murders? Patty was clearly home when Andy called her mother, why not check the moms phone records to her daughter at 3am. The state police dropped him as a suspect. Add to your scrapbook. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? When I finished my. The one that was allegedly purchased at a yard sale and would usually stick after the first shot. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Rorrer met Andrew Katrinak in New Jersey in 1984, said Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Andrew Katrinak Obituary (2015) - Bethlehem, PA - Morning Call - Legacy.com Obituary Send Flowers Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Do we have a record of account of a phone repair company going out to his residence to fix this CUT LINE before he made these phone calls to Pattys mom? The suspect, Patricia L. Rorrer, 33, was arrested at 5:50 a.m. at the Linwood, N.C., home she shares with her mother. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. Youre in no position to judge. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. And dance instructor William Jarrett couldnt remember whether she attended his dance class at the club the night of Joanns disappearance. Forensic Files : CNNW : June 15, 2015 1:30am-2:01am PDT : Free Borrow The Irish-Italian girl had full, fluffy dark hair, olive skin, and a pretty face. Perhaps the witness sparked a nerve? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Andrew Katrinak (177355560)? On April 9, 1995, the bodies of Joann Marie Katrinak and her 15-week-old son, Alex, were found in an isolated location. Three days later, Joann had plans to pick up her mother-in-law, Veronica Katrinak, to go Christmas shopping. Weve updated the security on the site. Lisa Agostinelli Manderach lost her life because the aforementioned Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, one Caleb Fairley, age 21, reportedly considered her the embodiment of beauty he'd been wanting to seize. Police arrest woman in 3-year-old case of slain mother and child I watched the Keith Morrison mini series about this case. No show. Andrew Katrinak - Forensic Files Now Was the husband really checked out? I also find it strange Andy didnt want to move the car when the police told him he could do so! I think its highly probable that a Police Officer would notice a cut phone line if it was in the area he checked. I dont think she was ever scared until we put the cuffs on her.. Then finds the phone disconnected. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Seriously, he really knew she NEVER backed into a parking place??? Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. So many great points already made here by people on the outside looking at the presented evidence and questions that need to be answered. Was it before or after the murder?? Four months after Joanns disappearance, farmer Paul Kovalchik reported seeing what at first looked like a pile of clothes on his land in Heidelberg Township woods, about 15 miles from the Katrinaks house. 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. Plus, he had only a minimal life insurance policy on Joann and he passed polygraphs, according to The FBI Files: Family Secrets. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Was it before or after the murder?? Make a life-giving gesture. He was born in Bethlehem. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sir I would not kill somebody and I definitely wouldnt kill somebody I never met, Rorrer said. Drake, CO (4) Refine Your Search Results. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. On closer inspection, he saw it was the body of a woman. Following that book, OReilly wrote for Absolute Crime Publishing and in 2013, self-published Disposable Income: A True Story of Sex, Greed, and Im-purr-fect Murder, about the murder of Anna Homeyer of Factoryville, in 1945. Is it possible that JoAnn was having an affair or had a stalker? Try again later. Rev. It is true that the bodies were found near rorrers old barn, but it also needs to be noted that she and Andy were together when she worked at this barn; therefore, Andy too would know where her barn was and if he wanted to frame her he would need do it in a place that would implicate rorrer. Her husband, Andrew, was surprised to not find his wife and child at home after arriving there . Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Obituary for Frederick John Katrinak | Blair-Lowther Funeral Home He said he will seek the death penalty. 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.