He comes home and finds them gone and goes right to the basement. Or did they? The prosecution alleged that after the murder, Patricia drove Joanns car to McCartys parking lot and backed it into a parking space. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The state police dropped him as a suspect. I would never want to see an innocent person in Prison for a crime they did not commit. How could she have gone and leave both scenes? Please reset your password. Patricias defenders also say Andrew Katrinak staged the scene at his house by prying the door and cutting the phone line. My husband passed away of a broken heart, Sarah OConnor said on the Montel Williams Show in 2001. Together they had a baby girl, Nicole. With all the social media today showing the wrongdoings of police officers and to not cast doubt on this investigation and how it was handled is upsetting. Forensic tests suggested the hair found in the car and at the murder scene came from Patricia. Rorrer once stayed briefly at Katrinaks Front Street home in Catasauqua before he met Joann. 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 . Im sure youve heard all this before, and I apologize for waisting your time. Puny policy. Patricia Rorrer, an ex-girlfriend of Joanns husband, was found guilty of the crimes and sentenced to life in prison. Patricia Rorrer has manipulated every reporter and amateur detective iinterested in this case to postulate why & how she is innocent! I was like OK, maybe she was tired, you know with a new baby. Funeral homes; Help and advice. 0 cemeteries found in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA. Try again later. 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. Dental records helped identify the woman as Joann Katrinak. He knew where it was. Katrinak, 26, and her 3-month-old son disappeared on Dec. 15, 1994. Lieutenant Christopher Coble and Sergeant Suzanne Pearson would later testify that Patricia cried and apologized to 18-month-old Nicole, telling the baby, Im sorry for doing this to you and lamenting to the officers that she would never see little Nicole again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. I just find it IMPOSSIBLE to believe she traveled all that distance and it was not proven. The article also notes that most inmates earn around 19 cent an hour at their jobs and must pay $5 each time they need medical attention or medicine. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Formerly of the Phillipsburg and High Bridge areas, Rorrer was living in Linwood, North Carolina, when . Your ability to display your ignorance of this case is stupefying. Read the book Convenient Suspect by Tammy Mal. He did reconnect the line, but several hours later or certainly after the police left the home the first time, as I understand it. John P. Katrinak, 90, of Pennsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Pennsburg Manor. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Are you looking for Andrew Katrinak 2016 We are providing you official link and a number of helpful material for your query. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Browse Locations. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. Although the family didnt want to talk to the writer, Patty Rorrer did. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I think the husband kill them both he had no tears in his eyes at any time. All This is bull the writer is just looking for notoriety and that criminal is were she belongsShe did it, she killed the mother and child and now after years in jail she found a writer that is hungry for fame I also read a lot of true case stories mainly Ann Rule and many others..I do not know this so call writer and i do not want to. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Make a life-giving gesture. Read the obituary of Veronica Barbara Katrinak (1929 - 2011). Charles Robert, the 3-month-old son she had with Gary Gabard, died of sudden infant death syndrome; Patricia found him blue in his crib. Your email address will not be published. I was surprised that I did not hear about the gun in the program last night. So lets get going on the recap of the Forensic Files episode A Woman Scorned, along with extra information drawn from internet research: Joann Marie OConnor was born on Oct. 11, 1968, the youngest of Sarah and David OConnors four children. They wanted a more relaxed lifestyle. Search is on. Blogs; Online will; Shop. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. So many great points already made here by people on the outside looking at the presented evidence and questions that need to be answered. 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. The prosecutor laughed and humiliated her in the interview. Andrew P. Marinak, 92, of Charleston, SC and formerly of Little River, SC and Steelton, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Carter Assisted Living, Charleston, SC. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. 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. Also, I dont believe a guilty woman would have gone over and over every piece of this case trying to find ANYTHING to clear her name. When I finished my. Condolences to the family. Rorrer called the house three days before the young mother and her son vanished. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Her love of solving crimes led her to apply for and be accepted into the Pennsylvania State Police Academy but as a young mother, she realized the obligations were too much for her family and left. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Did they test the DNA of the baby to see if the father Andy Katrinak was actually the father? Pal stays true. Dont think he would think that way that early in her dissappearance. His wife's vehicle was discovered in a parking lot 100 yards away from their house. The retired DA is an arrogant asshole. But her reputation wasnt exactly sleek and shiny. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Also, I dont believe a guilty woman would have gone over and over every piece of this case trying to find ANYTHING to clear her name. The Innocence Project has declined to take her case. Prove them wrong! The murders initially made James, called Jimmy, a . Seriously, he really knew she NEVER backed into a parking place??? Her mother, Patricia Chambers, provided day care for their baby son, Charles. And Patricia wasnt all edges. Survivors include a brother, William Katrinak of Shelton; a sister, Helen Caselli of Milford; nephews, Robert Katrinak of the Sandy Hook section of Newtown, and Richard Bennett of Milford; nieces, Karen Katrinak of North Dakota, Kara and Judy Clarke, both of Bridgeport, and Loretta Ozzie of Shelton. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. I agree, why wasnt the baby DNA tested? Add Photos. They allege that the North Carolina resident stealthily drove 500 miles to Pennsylvania and killed out of a sense of deadly indignation. She had a suitcase packed, Devine said. For the past year, NBC has been using OReilly and her research as a primary resource for a project they are proposing to do on the murder. You have such a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed. Katrinak, Andrew J. Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough . Ex-boyfriend Walter Blalock said that Patricia wanted him to be more like Andrew. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Because the police have NEVER done that before. Thanks for your help! Weak wages. The day she passed was her 62nd anniversary of the day she married her loving husband, Andrew Katrinak of Bethlehem. 1. He would be alive today if it were not for Patricia Rorrer. The mild-mannered Sarah died in 2019 at the age of 83. Joann Katrinak and her infant son were brutally murdered. Her alibi about going to the club, called Cowboys Nitelife, got fuzzy when investigators discovered she hadnt signed the guest book on that day. Andrew J. Katrinak. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. But to me this ommission was intentional. Cop defends accused. Sorry! 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. Right away it smelled funny. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The Free Patricia Rorrer page responds to comments from supporters (How is this even possible that this woman is still in jail?!? The police considered the possibility that Joann ran away, a theory disputed by her family. He was the loving husband of the late Veronica Barbara Katrinak. Get email updates about Andrew Katrinak delivered directly to your inbox. Click or call (800) 729-8809. The couple moved into Andrew's sturdy brick house at 740 Front Street in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Ide like to know WHEN Patricia actually dyed her hair dark?? Theodore Kohuth. 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. Robbins is one of the recent cancer deaths among women who served time at Muncy. But investigators conceded they had no solid evidence against Andrew. 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. And yikes, he discovered someone had cut one of the houses phone lines and pried the hinge on the basement door. based on information from your browser. He was the loving husband of the late Veronica Barbara Katrinak Read More, 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, 2004. What did she drive back home in? I promised her that I would and assured her Id investigate the case to the best of my ability, but I gave her a warning as well. 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. How could I explain to my daughter years later that I took a plea for something I didnt do? she said. Beloved husband of Stacie (nee Barrett). Obituary Frederick John Katrinak, age 70, formerly of Perryopolis, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Aside from the hair, there was almost zero forensic evidence. Police brutality seemed to be a problem as well. Try again. Did Patty walk to the house make all this noise get them in the car, since it was Joannes car found, and Andy never heard the car turn on and leave the house? Just saw this and i am horrified at how this case was handled. Switching of hairs, OMG they manufactured evidence. In the rorrers case why did they not dna the baby to make sure it belong to the husband of the deceased woman. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Getting your facts from documentaries isnt the way to go. 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. Has anyone considered looking for photos of Patricia immediately prior to the murders? 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. Andrew lived at address. . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Book her. He retired as a general foreman at Bethlehem Steel in 1981 after 30 years of employment. Stable situation. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Joann Katrinak and her infant son were brutally murdered. Detective Barry Grube found it odd that Andrew fixed the severed phone line before police examined it in essence tampering with evidence. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Traupman claimed that when he reported the dispute, trooper Robert V. Egan III got mad and practically kicked him out of his office. Was it before or after the murder?? On December 12, 1994, Joann answered a phone call from a woman shed never met, Patricia Rorrer, her husbands onetime girlfriend. 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. She got 12 months of probation for shoplifting at a Walmart in Lexington, North Carolina. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Shes attracted the help of writer Tammy Mal (full name Tammy Malinowski OReilly), author of Convenient Suspect, a book about the case. Horrible situation. I watched the 2 part show right now. Failed to report flower. Mary was born in August 1891, in Connecticut. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. A hearing is taking place April 5, in an effort to give Neely access to evidence that was referred to but never provided to the jury during the trial. 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. Very frightening that this could be anyone in Patricias situation, regardless of innocence or guilt. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Tammy Malinowski OReilly is a writer and true crime enthusiast. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Why would Rorrer be eaten up with jealousy given that she had long since moved on with her life and was in another relationship at the time? The series was produced by Joe Berlinger, who made the Paradise Lost documentaries, which garnered actor Johnny Depps attention and ultimately helped free the West Memphis Three. If I knew I was going to get caught, I never would have brought you into this world, the arresting officers testified they heard her say to Nicole. Pop Katrinak what a wonderful, giving and loving man. Dial-a-problem. Her favorite gambling site is, Tammy Malinowski OReilly is a true crime author and has also written several books on, Tammy Malinowski OReilly loves crime stories and is also an avid online casino player. shame on him. Episode 203 of Star' Wrong Man examines the murder of Joann Katrinak and her baby. OReilly has been interviewed on You Be the Judge and has been invited to speak at libraries, historical societies and local book clubs. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. From more than 10,000 official documents including Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) reports, FBI Files, forensic lab results, and the 6,500-page trial transcript, four years of intensive research, countless interviews with those involved, and hundreds of letters, phone calls and personal visits with Patricia Rorrer, OReilly found details that didnt add up, had never been made public, and that raised serious questions about the case and Pattys guilt. Was Michael friends with anyone on the investigating police force or employees there? (610) 868-8531 . I thought the same thing from the start!!!!!! Your cousin Cindy. Rev. Tammy Malinowski OReilly of Union Dale, has loved crime stories since she was 6-years-old. She just stayed in touch with everybody, Kathy Barber said in her interview on NBCs Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Reports in 2017. Irelands husband buried it in the yard because he didnt feel comfortable with a firearm inside, she said. Therefore if her intention is to sell with me she lost. Try again later. It is not fair & an lnjustice to those individuals who have legitimately been convicted falsely & deserve further legal assistance (and publicity) ! Hair we go. Awful and cold blooded what she did. He knew the location would cast blame on rorrer who he very quickly named as a suspect in this case. Andrew Katrinak said he found his basement door ajar and removed from its hinges, and a phone line had been cut. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She was born in Allentown; the daughter. There was a problem getting your location. 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. Your last statement makes it seem youd be more than happy to head a lynching party. Weve updated the security on the site. Drake, CO (4) Refine Your Search Results. Most of all, Patricia said, she would like a rematch with prosecutor Michael McIntyre. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for Andrew Gerald Katrinak memorial. Two more hairs were found near the bodies, one in a diaper bag and another among some debris, state police Maj. Robert Werts explained. I believe innocence. No show. KOREAN WAR Son of Martin & Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak and husband to Veronica B. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved..

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