), The Wrong Man investigators Ira Todd and Joe Kennedy have some theories of their own. GREAT NEWS! You mean to tell me that she broke into that basement and from the look of those pictures it seems like that would have made a lot of noise to wake anybody up. Inside the locked 1992 vehicle, police discovered some strands of blond hair stained with dried blood. Make sure that the file is a photo. The couple moved into Andrew's sturdy brick house at 740 Front Street in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. New state, new man. I just find it IMPOSSIBLE to believe she traveled all that distance and it was not proven. This browser does not support getting your location. If he wasnt the father it would collaborate that Andy and Joann might have had a heated argument prior to her death (as the older man had suggested). A copy of an undated handout photo of Joann Marie Katrinak and 15-week-old Alex Martin Katrinak, both of Catasauqua, Pa. who were found dead in Dec. of 1994. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Murder In The Family: Bonnie Harkey "The Pecan Queen" and her caretaker, Karen Johnson, were murdered for her money; Her stepson, Bruce Harkey, and several others were convicted of her murder Psycho For Love: Patricia Rorrer killed her ex-boyfriend's new wife, Joann Katrinak, and their 3-month-old son, Alex to make Andrew Katrinak suffer Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA. Weak wages. According to a Morning Call account from March 5, 1998: McIntyre leaned forward conspiratorially like someone trying to persuade another to tell a secret, lowered his voice and said: Heres what I want to know: After you killed Joann Katrinak, did you kill that baby or just leave it to die?. Joanns first husband, New Jersey construction worker Michael Jack, who had reportedly abused her during their marriage, also had a solid alibi. 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. 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. Rorrer met Andrew Katrinak in New Jersey in 1984, said Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Discarding any notes from his statement and not following up on anything he told them. Weve updated the security on the site. U.S.M.C. DNA testing revealed the blood came from either Joann or her son. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Then finds the phone disconnected. Fly with the angels Uncle Andy. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Hay tres pruebas que, segn el sitio web www . Prove them wrong! To use this feature, use a newer browser. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Theres also the matter of a woman who suddenly remembered she saw Joann with another man at a Food Mart store five days after the disappearance. Try again. I also communicated with Patricia via email to get her input on some matters. OReilly started writing her own stories while in grade school and wrote her first full-length novel when she was 15 years old. He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. Tammy Malinowski OReilly of Union Dale is a True Crime writer, writing under the name Tammy Mal. Her research into the 1994 Katrinak murders in Catasauqua has potentially uncovered new evidence in the case. Try again later. She had money put aside. How did she drive 500 miles and back? That prosecutor with the greasy yellow teeth made me sick. Steinberg said Katrinak left the area to follow a dream that he and his wife once planned. Andrew F Katrinak, 1882 - 1947 Andrew F Katrinak was born on month day 1882, at birth place. 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. State police and the Philadelphia division of the FBI appealed to the public for leads. KOREAN WAR Son of Martin & Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak and husband to Veronica B. During Patricias hours-long turn in the witness chair, Michael McIntyre grilled her relentlessly. 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. ABOUT THE CASE Following the disappearance of Joann and Alex Katrinak, Joann's husband Andrew told police he believed someone had broken into his house, cut the telephone line and abducted his wife and son. Weeks later, state police traveled to North Carolina to interview Rorrer, according to a probable cause affidavit. She was also accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she owned. Was the phone line that Michael used to make the original call to the police the same line that was cut? An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Sir I would not kill somebody and I definitely wouldnt kill somebody I never met, Rorrer said. You have such a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed. They released a poster of Joann and Alex, noting that the baby had almond-shaped blue eyes, weighed 18 pounds, and was circumcised. Katrinak said Monsignor Robert Siffrin, general vicar of Youngstown, was looking for priests from Slovakia, "I met him (Siffrin) 10 years ago. Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough . 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. Both were deceased. 2011. Blogs; Online will; Shop. based on information from your browser. Neely has filed a. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The ex-boyfriend, Andy Katrinak, could have had access to an old hairbrush or piece of clothing with the hair of Patricia Rorrer on it and framed her for a crime he committed! They totally avoid anything that will compromise their presentation. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. She got 12 months of probation for shoplifting at a Walmart in Lexington, North Carolina. Does it not occur to you that Andy (her previous partner) was also aware of this location? I thought the same thing from the start!!!!!! They also found a photo of Patricia taken 11 days before the homicide. She just stayed in touch with everybody, Kathy Barber said in her interview on NBCs Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Reports in 2017. 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). I had horses and I know horse women. Patricia and her husband broke up after the babys death. Detective Barry Grube found it odd that Andrew fixed the severed phone line before police examined it in essence tampering with evidence. Failed to report flower. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. They moved into her house in Salisbury County, staying together for about two years. Home; Memorials; Cemeteries; Famous; Contribute; Register; Sign In; . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Rorrer was convicted of murdering Joann Katrinak and her 3 month old son. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Then wont move the car from car parking lot. Dial-a-problem. So many great points already made here by people on the outside looking at the presented evidence and questions that need to be answered. Not gender neutral. Hours later, Katrinak was papering the region with fliers describing his missing wife and son. The state made a case fueled by circumstantial evidence and public outrage over the deaths of a modern-day madonna and child. English Uncle Andy you will missed thank you for all the joy and happiness you brought to my life you were the best. We have set your language to Has anyone considered looking for photos of Patricia immediately prior to the murders? Men who murder are conventional, women are sensational, posits the Worldwide Womens Criminal Justice Network. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. A single strand of hair uncovers an additional suspect in the killing of a young mother and her baby. She beat Katrinak, shot her and left her and her baby for dead in the woods in Heidelberg Township. (Media sources vary as to whether she actually worked at the stable or just rented a stall there for her own horse.). Another former boyfriend said she talked about Andrew frequently and liked to gaze at old photos of him. Just saw murder in the Lehigh valley lived 2 blocks from there. Neither his parents nor Joann Katrinaks parents would comment. I think they framed her straight up. 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. The murders initially made James, called Jimmy, a . Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. In 2014 she released Tortured Minds: Pennsylvanias Most BizarreBut ForgottenMurders, a collection of little known murders from the 1930s. But thats just some of the ammo on Team Patricias battleship. . Shes just extremely happy with Andy, her brother, Michael OConnor, told the media. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Born in Charleroi, PA, he was a son of the late Martin and Katharina (Mateychak) Katrinak. Puny policy. Now, I read the FBI admits errors in hair testing over decades for hundreds of cases. Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Katrinak, 26, and her 3-month-old son disappeared on Dec. 15, 1994. (We didnt get into the specifics.). Ide like to know WHEN Patricia actually dyed her hair dark?? 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Veronica Barbara Katrinak Obituary Remember Veronica Barbara Katrinak. She failed miserably to convince me, or anyone else who mattered, of her innocence. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Period! Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The ex-boyfriend, Andy Katrinak, could have had access to an old hairbrush or piece of clothing with the hair of Patricia Rorrer on it and framed her for a crime he committed! Someone had shot Joann in the face with a .22-caliber pistol, then beaten her about the head hitting her 19 times in all with a blunt object. Now retired, he declined ForensicFilesNow.coms invitation to spar directly with Patricia via a podcast. 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 Watched this program in ID last night and just sick at how law enforcement, mainly the DAs office, bungled evidence and sought only for conviction. Suzanne Pearson fabricated quotes from Patricia including her claim that Patricia said, Im going to the electric chair upon her arrest because a conviction would boost Pearsons career. In addition to the Facebook page, there are Reddit threads on her case. Flaw in reasoning. (610) 868-8531 . 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. When OReilly started doing the research, she believed Patricia (Patty) had been proven guilty and had committed the crimes. Switching of hairs, OMG they manufactured evidence. Together they had a baby girl, Nicole. Try again later. Patricia Rorrer, an ex-girlfriend of Joann's husband, was found guilty of the crimes and sentenced to life in prison. She and Katrinak ended a longtime relationship several years before Katrinak married. This is one that we were not going to forget.. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. How does Rorrers child, who died from SIDS, have any relevance to the infant victim, simply because they were of similar age? The one that was allegedly purchased at a yard sale and would usually stick after the first shot. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Obituary Send Flowers Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. Please try again later. I really never thought of it again.. Skip to main content. They noted houses near the murder scene would have heard a gunshot in December, when no farm equipment is making noise, and question why the murderer didnt just kill Joann inside her house instead of risking being seen in public in her car. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. View Obituary & Service . Joann was fun, likable, beautiful, always happy, said her sister-in-law Cindy Wiard. But defense lawyer Robert Pfeiffer said that plenty of evidence supported Patricias innocence. Psycho For Love: Patricia Rorrer killed her ex-boyfriend's new wife, Joann Katrinak, and their 3-month-old son, Alex to make Andrew Katrinak suffer Victims Joann Katrinak Alex Katrinak, 3 months Find-A-Grave: Joann M. Katrinak Woman Held In Catasauqua Killings Man Recalls Day His Wife, Baby Vanished As Katrinak Double-murder Trial Opens Farmer. May he rest in peace. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Who do you think IA would support and believe in those days- their brothers in blue or the crazy man? On closer inspection, he saw it was the body of a woman. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Phone records confirmed Patricia placed the earlier call from North Carolina, not Pennsylvania. I was surprised that I did not hear about the gun in the program last night. The Free Patricia Rorrer page points to a sliver of a fingernail found at the murder site that didnt come from either Patricia or Joann. She was arraigned and expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania to face two counts of homicide and kidnapping, police said during a news conference in Fogelsville. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. Horrible situation. All I can say is WOW. 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. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Joann M Katrinak. In the rorrers case why did they not dna the baby to make sure it belong to the husband of the deceased woman. A unique . 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. This browser does not support getting your location. Traupman claimed that when he reported the dispute, trooper Robert V. Egan III got mad and practically kicked him out of his office. Crooked investigation and prosecution authorities saw to that. Why did he not stay in the state to make sure this killer was brought to justice. Try again later. The problem is, she is the only person with any feasible motive to do this Can you even imagine a mother & child in your neighborhood being executed by anyone other than someone with deep emotional & vindictive motives? Your email address will not be published. The mother had been beaten and shot in the. Her husband, Andrew, was surprised to not find his wife and child at home after arriving there . Was Michael friends with anyone on the investigating police force or employees there? Please reset your password. The state police dropped him as a suspect. Convicted killer Patricia Rorrer is asking for new DNA tests in the 13-year-old murder case of her former boyfriend's wife and child. Browse Locations. Then 31 years old, she had lived a rocky existence. With much love and respect Terry ?? At 17, Patricia dropped out of high school and married landscaper Gary Gabard. This is a carousel with slides. I watched the 2 part show right now. He would be alive today if it were not for Patricia Rorrer. The mild-mannered Sarah died in 2019 at the age of 83. A year later, his wife and son were dead and a For Sale sign stood outside their home. There was a problem getting your location. John P. Katrinak, 90, of Pennsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Pennsburg Manor. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Year should not be greater than current year. Resend Activation Email. They lived together at some point but broke up in 1991, and Rorrer moved into her. And she would just call out of the blue., According to the Free Patricia Rorrer page on Facebook:I called him to let him know that I was going to the USA finals for a horse show. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. She loves playing online casinos and has even won a few prizes. Irelands husband buried it in the yard because he didnt feel comfortable with a firearm inside, she said. Joann Katrinak, and her baby, had planned to go Christmas shopping with her mother-in-law but she never arrived to pick her up despite calling to say that she was on her way there. Food for thought. Meanwhile, interest in Patricias plight continues on social media. I believe innocence. Stable situation. Police slowly built a case against Patricia. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Or did they? Why did the officer get so mad that he pushed the gentleman, injuring him? He retired as a general foreman at Bethlehem Steel in 1981 after 30 years of employment. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Awful and cold blooded what she did. Most of all, Patricia said, she would like a rematch with prosecutor Michael McIntyre. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. When O'Reilly started doing the research, she believed Patricia (Patty) had been proven guilty and had committed the crimes. . Prosecutors offered Patricia a plea deal that would take the death penalty off the table, but she declined. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Try again later. Joann Katrinak and her infant son were brutally murdered. Katrinak, 26, and her 3-month-old son disappeared on Dec. 15, 1994. A system error has occurred. After she wrote them a letter asking for an interview she was contacted not by the family, but by the officer who investigated the case and was told: Nobody wants you digging into this case, and no one is going to cooperate with you. But her passion for writing and True Crime stayed with her. Nailed? No show. Joann's car was later found next door in the parking lot of a local tavern. ), And in another bombshell, Joanns good friend Karen Devine said Joann planned to leave Andrew after the holidays. Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, Stratford. Advocates for her innocence complain of hype surrounding the case. 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. Click or call (800) 729-8809. Plus, he had only a minimal life insurance policy on Joann and he passed polygraphs, according to The FBI Files: Family Secrets. It is not fair & an lnjustice to those individuals who have legitimately been convicted falsely & deserve further legal assistance (and publicity) ! Dental records helped identify the woman as Joann Katrinak. Andrew lived at address. The Irish-Italian girl had full, fluffy dark hair, olive skin, and a pretty face. After relocating to Pennsylvania, Patricia met the 6-foot-2-inch Andrew in a restaurant. Born on January 24, 1964, in eastern Pennsylvania, Patricia Rorrer spent most of her life going back and forth between the Keystone State and North Carolina. On Instagram, I found a post for a two-part Win at All Costs podcast featuring journalism professor Bill Mousheys interviews with Patricia Rorrer from prison in December 2019. It showed her usually all-brown hair haphazardly highlighted blond. Although the family didnt want to talk to the writer, Patty Rorrer did. Obituary Frederick John Katrinak, age 70, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Something is not right in this case!! Remember the how the case back in he 80s when those 4 black boys were wrongfully accused and police mishandled THAT CASE!! In North Carolina, she reportedly enjoyed some success as a horse trader, riding instructor, and rodeo competitor. More hairs there. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. based on information from your browser. (Panik) Katrinak. How could I explain to my daughter years later that I took a plea for something I didnt do? she said. The retired DA is an arrogant asshole. The prosecution alleged that after the murder, Patricia drove Joanns car to McCartys parking lot and backed it into a parking space. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. 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. ANDREW KATRINAK OBITUARY KATRINAK Andrew G. Katrinak of Little Rock, Ark., beloved husband of the late Josephine Gawlowicz Katrinak, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 31,. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Add to your scrapbook. Did the police check Rorrers car and check the mileage? Read the book Convenient Suspect by Tammy Mal. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. was able to get a mother and baby out of the house get fully clothed and Andy her loving husband not hear anything? In TV clips, Andrew didnt come off as anguished. In a December 1994 interview, Katrinak mentioned the couple had discussed heading west, perhaps to Colorado. Search is on. Rorrer called the house three days before the young mother and her son vanished. They wanted a more relaxed lifestyle. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Find-A-Grave: Joann M. Katrinak Woman Held In Catasauqua Killings Man Recalls Day His Wife, Baby Vanished As Katrinak Double-murder Trial Opens Farmer Describes Finding Bodies Of Katrinak, Son Defendant Takes Stand In Katrinak Case Jury Rejects Alibi, Finds Rorrer Guilty In Double Kidnapping-murder Case Woman found guilty in Lehigh Slayings