Resend Activation Email. Segn algunos, una presunta infidelidad de Joann fue la causa de que Andrew matara a su propia esposa e hijo. A horror story. Has anyone considered looking for photos of Patricia immediately prior to the murders? He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. 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.. Katrinak has since moved from his Catasauqua home and could not be reached for comment. Your last statement makes it seem youd be more than happy to head a lynching party. The one that was allegedly purchased at a yard sale and would usually stick after the first shot. 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. She was born in Allentown; the daughter of the late George and Margaret Panik. They lived together at some point but broke up in 1991, and Rorrer moved into her. Way too many holes in this investigation. In a December 1994 interview, Katrinak mentioned the couple had discussed heading west, perhaps to Colorado. After watching the latest Starz episode of Wrong Man (a great investigative show), I started thinking about the Patricia Rorrer case again.. Rorrer was convicted of kidnapping and murdering Joann Katrinak and her 3-4 month old son Alex in 1994 by forcing them our of their home and driving them to a wooded area where they were shot and killed. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Read the book Convenient Suspect by Tammy Mal. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Traupman died in 2016. Shes extremely, extremely happy with the baby. Within two years, the couple had moved in together, married, and become the proud parents of a new baby boy they named Alex. 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. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. 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. On a secret recording, Patricia asked Jarrett to vouch for her attendance or she might go to the electric char. I had horses and I know horse women. Joanns family was unwilling to speak with OReilly. All I can say is WOW. On April 9, 1995, the bodies of Joann Marie Katrinak and her 15-week-old son, Alex, were found in an isolated location. I dont even know its Christmas.. Tammy Mal. Was the phone line that Michael used to make the original call to the police the same line that was cut? Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery, Stratford. 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. Rorrer met Andrew Katrinak in New Jersey in 1984, said Pennsylvania State Police Capt. Then finds the phone disconnected. May he rest in peace. Obituary Send Flowers Katrinak, Andrew J.Andrew Joseph Katrinak, 88, of Bethlehem, died on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Blough Healthcare Center in Bethlehem. There was an error deleting this problem. The family just wants to be left alone.. The phone wire was located at the opposite end of the basement, which was dark. They were married 62 years. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. 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! Fly with the angels Uncle Andy. I agree, why wasnt the baby DNA tested? They theorize that Andrew Katrinak framed Patricia and that the hostile phone call between Patricia and Joann actually took place not on Dec. 12 as Andrew said but rather on Dec. 7. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Rorrer, formerly of the Phillipsburg and High Bridge areas, was living in Linwood, North Carolina,. The police were probably under a great deal of pressure to solve this case, so it seems as though they tried to fit a square peg into a round hole, disregarding ethics and possibly even the law. Prosecutors at . He lived in 1910, at address, Connecticut. 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. Oh dear I forgot to start my comment with the obligatory hmmmm it gives it so much more emphasis. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. "In the back of our minds we knew something had to come to an end. There was a problem getting your location. She had a suitcase packed, Devine said. Read the obituary of Veronica Barbara Katrinak (1929 - 2011). She would let it go-thinking that justice was served and she would now have to do her time for committing the crime! In the past, Andrew has also been known as Andy Katrinak, Andrew J Katrinik, Andrew J Katrinak, Andrew Katrinah and Andrew J Katrinak. 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. December 15th, 1994. Patricias defenders also say Andrew Katrinak staged the scene at his house by prying the door and cutting the phone line. Phone records confirmed Patricia placed the earlier call from North Carolina, not Pennsylvania. Episode 203 of Star' Wrong Man examines the murder of Joann Katrinak and her baby. 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 . Pop Katrinak what a wonderful, giving and loving man. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. No show. 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. Condolences to the family. OReilly never believed she was good enough to publish and kept her stories locked away. 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. There is a problem with your email/password. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. They focused on an old photo from a time when she had that generic hair color? Joann was fun, likable, beautiful, always happy, said her sister-in-law Cindy Wiard. . I think its highly probable that a Police Officer would notice a cut phone line if it was in the area he checked. Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA. 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. cemeteries found in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. 4. 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? Because this case is still in appeal status, many of the discrepancies OReilly has found cant be listed, but more things are happening every day. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. OReilly has been interviewed on You Be the Judge and has been invited to speak at libraries, historical societies and local book clubs. Was it before or after the murder?? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Police couldnt determine whether the baby died of exposure or suffocation. An expert will be allowed to examine evidence from the 1994 . Oops, something didn't work. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Resides in Bethlehem, PA. In a million years, she wouldnt do anything to harm that.. Six years of research later, she isnt so sure. Just saw this and i am horrified at how this case was handled. Theodore Kohuth. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She never showed. Try again later. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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). Rorrer was convicted of murdering Joann Katrinak and her 3 month old son. (Panik) Katrinak. Hay tres pruebas que, segn el sitio web www . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Who do you think IA would support and believe in those days- their brothers in blue or the crazy man? Formerly of the Phillipsburg and High Bridge areas, Rorrer was living in Linwood, North Carolina, when . Failed to remove flower. Sorry! There was a problem getting your location. He did reconnect the line, but several hours later or certainly after the police left the home the first time, as I understand it. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Fairley also killed Devon, the baby daughter Lisa shared with husband James Manderach. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Brother of Angelina Redding. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Hair we go. Andrew Katrinak found in Drake. The retired DA is an arrogant asshole. 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. Were they murdered because she angrily hung the phone up on Patty Rorrer? Sir I would not kill somebody and I definitely wouldnt kill somebody I never met, Rorrer said. Her mother, Patricia Chambers, provided day care for their baby son, Charles. The Worldwide Womens Criminal Justice Networks website also points to a bombshell: In 2015, the Justice Department acknowledged that most of the team members from an FBI microscopic hair comparison unit gave prosecutors flawed data from 1980 to 2000 that could have unjustly contributed to a number convictions including Patricia Rorrers. As for an epilogue on ex-flame Andrew Katrinak, he has moved to Colorado and kept a low profile since the trial ended. 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. But her reputation wasnt exactly sleek and shiny. The conversation ended with Joann Katrinak angrily telling Rorrer not to call again, police said. I have doubts as well. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Those who knew Joann pointed out that she didnt like to drive in reverse and would have never parked that way. Horrible situation. Andrew J. Katrinak. Sad discovery. At 6 a.m. on June 24, 1997, police arrested Patricia at her modest house in Linwood, North Carolina, and took her back to Pennsylvania. Seriously, he really knew she NEVER backed into a parking place??? 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. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. 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. No one wants this case brought back up. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Prove them wrong! Mrs. Katrinak's husband, Andrew, reported his wife and son missing in December 1994 after they failed to show up at his mother's house. Veronica Barbara Katrinak Obituary Remember Veronica Barbara Katrinak. He retired as a general foreman at Bethlehem Steel in 1981 after 30 years of employment. During Patricias hours-long turn in the witness chair, Michael McIntyre grilled her relentlessly. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. 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. Rorrer's ex-boyfriend, Andrew Katrinak, was the husband of Joann Katrinak and Alex's father. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. They had 7 children: Eleanor Dorothy Thornberg (born Katrinak) and 6 other children. My husband passed away of a broken heart, Sarah OConnor said on the Montel Williams Show in 2001. 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. She said that shes no fan of Forensic Files and that the show had many misrepresentations about her case and that shed heard ForensicFilesNow.com mixed up some facts as well.