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. 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. He would be alive today if it were not for Patricia Rorrer. The mild-mannered Sarah died in 2019 at the age of 83. At the trial, prosecutor Michael McIntyre alleged that Patricia remained obsessed with Andrew Katrinak long after their breakup despite testimony that shed had many boyfriends and live-in lovers to occupy her bandwidth. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. Woman Held in Deaths of Mother, Son in 1994 / in A 2-year-old Case, a 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. 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. She has signed a contract with NYC Literary Agent Mike Hoogland of Dystel & Goderich Literary Management to represent the book, and HarperCollins, one of the largest book publishers in the world, is interested in acquiring publishing rights. But investigators conceded they had no solid evidence against Andrew. 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. And in November 1995, they received her hair and blood samples. She would let it go-thinking that justice was served and she would now have to do her time for committing the crime! Katrinak said Monsignor Robert Siffrin, general vicar of Youngstown, was looking for priests from Slovakia, "I met him (Siffrin) 10 years ago. Irelands husband buried it in the yard because he didnt feel comfortable with a firearm inside, she said. Traupman claimed that when he reported the dispute, trooper Robert V. Egan III got mad and practically kicked him out of his office. How could she have gone and leave both scenes? In a December 1994 interview, Katrinak mentioned the couple had discussed heading west, perhaps to Colorado. She was born in Allentown; the daughter. I was surprised that I did not hear about the gun in the program last night. . 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. On April 9, 1995, the bodies of Joann Marie Katrinak and her 15-week-old son, Alex, were found in an isolated location. They lived together at some point but broke up in 1991, and Rorrer moved into her. A year later, his wife and son were dead and a For Sale sign stood outside their home. Andrew Katrinak was working on their home the day Joann disappeared. Other loyal friends and associates attested to Patricias kindness toward horses and devotion to her daughter, whom she took along as she worked in stables. Their bodies were found in a patch of Heidelberg Township woods four months later. Failed to remove flower. Also there was a second hair found at the scene that did not match rorrer. Something is not right in this case!! Steinberg said Katrinak left the area to follow a dream that he and his wife once planned. Lying cops and stupid prosecutors. Or did they? Plus, he had only a minimal life insurance policy on Joann and he passed polygraphs, according to The FBI Files: Family Secrets. Sad discovery. 1994 double-murder case returns to Lehigh County Court - lehighvalleylive Please enter your email and password to sign in. Police slowly built a case against Patricia. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Testimony from Walter Blalock contradicted Patricias claim that she never had a gun. 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,. No one wants this case brought back up. And yikes, he discovered someone had cut one of the houses phone lines and pried the hinge on the basement door. Andrew Katrinak found in Drake. Through her research, OReilly has been instrumental in getting the Philadelphia Innocence Project to take a closer look at the evidence and has gained the support and cooperation of Appeals Attorney Craig Neely. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. I believe someone would not go to such lengths to prove evidence. He was the loving husband of the late Veronica Barbara Katrinak. Get email updates about Andrew Katrinak delivered directly to your inbox. John P. Katrinak, 90, of Pennsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 in Pennsburg Manor. Joann and Alex Katrinak: Still No Justice (Update) Minutes would have shown up on that phone record to prove Patty answered mom spoke to her about why Andy was calling, and showing mom calling Andy back! Ide like to know WHEN Patricia actually dyed her hair dark?? You have such a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed. Kidnapped and killed? Joann Katrinak and her infant son were brutally murdered. The Katrinak case is the first non-FBI case to undergo such testing and the first prosecution in the state to employ it. Failed to delete memorial. English You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Cleveland, OH ERIK KATRINAK OBITUARY KATRINAK ERIK J. KATRINAK, age 39. 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. Cold Case: Nicholas Scherr and James Stroh raped and killed Candace Dental records helped identify the woman as Joann Katrinak. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This is one that we were not going to forget.. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Sir I would not kill somebody and I definitely wouldnt kill somebody I never met, Rorrer said. Most of all, Patricia said, she would like a rematch with prosecutor Michael McIntyre. She beat Katrinak, shot her and left her and her baby for dead in the woods in Heidelberg Township. To use this feature, use a newer browser. The suspect, Patricia L. Rorrer, 33, was arrested at 5:50 a.m. at the Linwood, N.C., home she shares with her mother. Media galore. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. But defense lawyer Robert Pfeiffer said that plenty of evidence supported Patricias innocence. Learn more about merges. Dance defense. Getting your facts from documentaries isnt the way to go. View Obituary & Service . He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. 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! Although the family didnt want to talk to the writer, Patty Rorrer did. 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. Investigators would ultimately visit Linwood eight or nine times in the ensuing years. I watched the 2 part show right now. Just saw murder in the Lehigh valley lived 2 blocks from there. Unbloody vehicle. I also communicated with Patricia via email to get her input on some matters. 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He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. With much love and respect Terry ?? Then 31 years old, she had lived a rocky existence. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. No show. Patricia Rorrer has been portrayed as a bully, petty thief, neglectful horse owner, and heartless killer or a sweet, caring friend railroaded by authorities desperate to solve a double-murder case that snagged worldwide interest. I agree, why wasnt the baby DNA tested? Inside the locked 1992 vehicle, police discovered some strands of blond hair stained with dried blood. That prosecutor with the greasy yellow teeth made me sick. Period! 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. Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Highly charged case. Tammy Malinowski OReilly of Union Dale, has loved crime stories since she was 6-years-old. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Patricia Rorrer: An Update - Forensic Files Now He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. Year should not be greater than current year. Angry that Joann hung up on her, she stalked her for three days, then broke into her basement and cut the phone line, put a gun to Joanns head as she was placing Alex in the car, and forced her to drive to the rural area. This browser does not support getting your location. How the court system cant see all this and give her another day in court with new evidence is unjustly. Rorrer, formerly of the Phillipsburg and High Bridge areas, was living in Linwood, North Carolina,. On Alexs diaper bag, police found strands of the same type of hair from the car. He gave an audio interview to the Wrong Man investigators when they made a surprise visit to his house, but he declined to appear on camera. Patricia also pointed out that when author Tammy Mal started her research and speaking to me, she was not an advocate at all but she reversed and ended up advocating for Patricias innocence. Captulo Oscuro: Los Homicidios de Joann y de Alex Katrinak - Blogger The episode recounted the Katrinak murders and there, appearing regularly on-screen to discuss the crime and those involved, were members of Joanns family as well as several of the original officers who worked the caseso much for no one wanting the case brought back up.. Puny policy. Please reset your password. Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. Search is on. KATRINA, EMILIEM thru KATRINE, MIKE 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. 1. Andrew Gerald Katrinak (1920-2004) - Find a Grave Memorial Patricias professional life included short-lived gigs as a Century 21 real estate agent and an Oldsmobile salesperson. She was also accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she owned. Advocates for her innocence complain of hype surrounding the case. As for an epilogue on ex-flame Andrew Katrinak, he has moved to Colorado and kept a low profile since the trial ended. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? An infant was lying face down on her stomach. 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. Hopefully she leaves prison in a pine box. He was the husband of Fay C. (Moll) Katrinak, celebrating 64 years of marriage on November 19, 2013. At the states request, the instructor wore a wire during a phone conversation with Patricia. Katrinak was ordained in 1996. Drake, CO (4) Refine Your Search Results. Another witness, Walter Traupman, who never testified, had told state troopers that on the day of Joanns disappearance, he saw a couple who looked like Joann and Andrew arguing about the paternity of a baby. Thanks for your help! They moved into her house in Salisbury County, staying together for about two years. Was Michael friends with anyone on the investigating police force or employees there? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I watched the Keith Morrison mini series about this case. On some of the hairs were blood later determined to belong to Joann or Alex Katrinak. On April 9, 1995, a Heidelberg farmer found the remains of two bodies in a patch of woods. I dont think she was ever scared until we put the cuffs on her.. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Another former boyfriend said she talked about Andrew frequently and liked to gaze at old photos of him. The Free Patricia Rorrer page responds to comments from supporters (How is this even possible that this woman is still in jail?!? You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ). 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. Your email address will not be published. Sorry! 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. Joann Katrinaks Killer Still Has Innocence Advocates(A Woman Scorned, Forensic Files). You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Forensic Files didnt mention it, but the hairs were actually brown at the top and the rest dyed blond, according to the show Autopsy Six: A Fatal Attraction. 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. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. . Rorrer was the ex-girlfriend of Joann's husband . 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! After one bullet didnt kill Joann, the gun locked up, so Patricia had to beat her to death, according to the prosecution. Always such a sweet and kind man! 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. When OReilly started doing the research, she believed Patricia (Patty) had been proven guilty and had committed the crimes. 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? Their bodies were found in a patch of Heidelberg Township woods four months later. How did he make these calls? All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 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. cemeteries found in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Was the babys DNA tested to follow up on the witnesses account of a couple fihting? Victims Joann Katrinak Alex - Bonnie's Blog of Crime | Facebook You can always change this later in your Account settings. Andrew Marinak Obituary (2021) - Charleston, SC - Patriot-News - Legacy.com And James Pfeiffer and Jim Burke have remained on her side. Still, no good leads materialized. Remind me to never go to that PA. KATRINAK BURIES HIS SLAIN WIFE, SON - The Morning Call She is a tough one, Sheriff Gerald Hege would later tell the Morning Call in a June 29, 1997 interview. Joann Katrinak had plans to meet her mother for an afternoon of Christmas shopping. Theres a great deal to show that Rorrer has received a bum rap. Convicted murderer seeks new DNA tests in '94 murder case Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Neely has filed a. In TV clips, Andrew didnt come off as anguished. Search above to list available cemeteries. The prosecution alleged that Patricia called the Katrinaks house from a pay phone in Pennsylvania. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Phone records confirmed Patricia placed the earlier call from North Carolina, not Pennsylvania. Seriously, he really knew she NEVER backed into a parking place??? DNA testing revealed the blood came from either Joann or her son. Woman Held in Catasauqua Killings * Andrew Katrinak'S Ex-girlfriend Meanwhile, the case of the missing mother and baby turned into colossal news across the U.S. and internationally. I think they framed her straight up.
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