He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. She was always looking for a fight, Gary Gabard told the Morning Call, which noted that he was a head shorter than Patricia. He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin and Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak. Joann Marie O'Connor Katrinak (1968-1994) - Find a Grave (We didnt get into the specifics.). Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. They can still do that. 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. New state, new man. Investigators would ultimately visit Linwood eight or nine times in the ensuing years. Six years of research later, she isn't so sure. 4. 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. Does anyone know what city Mrs.Rorrer.. live in in N.C. Patricia is totally not guilty of this horrible crime she was framed I pray she will be out of jail someday. Fifteen or 20 years ago, this is the sort of crime that could have possibly gone unsolved, state police Capt. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Cop defends accused. !) and detractors (This is another bs attempt to free a psycho). 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. Although the prosecution used it as evidence that she was trying to create a false alibi, it actually sounded more like Patricia was simply trying to nail down the facts he had already asserted to her. In North Carolina, she reportedly enjoyed some success as a horse trader, riding instructor, and rodeo competitor. Ill follow the evidence wherever it leads, I told her, but if it leads me to conclude youre guilty, Ill write the book that way. Patricia immediately wrote back and said that was fine.. Six of those hairs were found in the headrest of Joann Katrinaks tan Toyota, left in a lot just 50 yards from her home. Theodore Kohuth. As for Joanns parents, her father died a year after the murder. The authorities charged her with two counts of murder. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Try again later. But to me this ommission was intentional. 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. Another former boyfriend said she talked about Andrew frequently and liked to gaze at old photos of him. 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. Book her. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She made an effort to look perfectly groomed even when she took out the trash, according to her mother, who appeared on Forensic Files. Conflicting versions. Add to your scrapbook. You have such a beautiful soul and will be deeply missed. Only time will tell what happens next but whichever way it goes, OReillys meticulous research will play a role. 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. I knew when Andy got married and I was happy for him. Thanks for your help! Why wasnt the babys DNA tested to see if the child of the deceased was or was not her husbands? Rorrers case went to trial in 1998. 1968 - 1995 Born October 11, 1968 Death April 9, 1995 Summary Joann M Katrinak was born on October 11, 1968, and died at age 26 years old on April 9, 1995. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. No activity on her bank account or credit cards took place after the day she went missing, so investigators dismissed the theory that she took her child and bolted. And the fact that Patricia called Andrew even after he married someone else didnt mean she was still carrying a torch for him, according to one of her friends. Who do you think IA would support and believe in those days- their brothers in blue or the crazy man? Why did he not stay in the state to make sure this killer was brought to justice. In July 1995, they searched Rorrers home. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. 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. Pal stays true. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. An infant was lying face down on her stomach. Deal refused. 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. Katrinak has since moved from his Catasauqua home and could not be reached for comment. Please find out if the DNA of the baby was tested!! That prosecutor with the greasy yellow teeth made me sick. She was bubbly and likable, not disgruntled, according to friend Kathy Barber, who visited her friend in jail. Ide like to know WHEN Patricia actually dyed her hair dark?? Resend Activation Email. 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. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Right away it smelled funny. On Alexs diaper bag, police found strands of the same type of hair from the car. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Andrew Joseph Katrinak (1926-2015) - Find a Grave Memorial He was born in Bethlehem son of the late Martin. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Andrew Katrinak (177355560)? Their bodies were found in a patch of Heidelberg Township woods four months later. Tammy Malinowski OReilly of Union Dale, has loved crime stories since she was 6-years-old. All of his cackling made my skin crawl. Joann and Alex Katrinak: Still No Justice (Update) They moved into her house in Salisbury County, staying together for about two years. A newspaper account described Patricia as a soft-spoken, demure woman who had a sweet Southern accent and wore feminine clothes in court. Search above to list available cemeteries. Lived In Drake CO, Forest VA, Catasauqua PA. Related To Teresa Katrinak, Veronica Katrinak, . Please reset your password. How the court system cant see all this and give her another day in court with new evidence is unjustly. Getting your facts from documentaries isnt the way to go. 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. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Beloved husband of Stacie (nee Barrett). Psycho For Love: Patricia Rorrer killed her ex-boyfriend's new wife Please enter your email and password to sign in. KOREAN WARSon of Martin & Theresa (Novotney) Katrinak and husband to Veronica B. Joanns first husband, New Jersey construction worker Michael Jack, who had reportedly abused her during their marriage, also had a solid alibi. 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. She had a suitcase packed, Devine said. Rev. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Make a life-giving gesture. 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. Andrew Katrinak 2016 - Wellness Pitch How did she drive 500 miles and back? There is a problem with your email/password. 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. The Innocence Project has declined to take her case. Sorry! He was the husband of Fay C. (Moll) Katrinak, celebrating 64 years of marriage on November 19, 2013. Try again later. They focused on an old photo from a time when she had that generic hair color? Andrew Katrinak Obituary (2004) - Bridgeport, CT - Connecticut Post State police and the Philadelphia division of the FBI appealed to the public for leads. Born in Charleroi, PA, he was a son of the late Martin and Katharina (Mateychak) Katrinak. (Panik) Katrinak. Did the police check Rorrers car and check the mileage? Let the judicial system do their job enough of this second guessing ! shame on him. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Walmart woe. 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. The prosecutor laughed and humiliated her in the interview. But investigators conceded they had no solid evidence against Andrew. Within two years, the couple had moved in together, married, and become the proud parents of a new baby boy they named Alex. Her mother, Patricia Chambers, provided day care for their baby son, Charles. Trash-talking ex. 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. During Patricias hours-long turn in the witness chair, Michael McIntyre grilled her relentlessly. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Woman Held in Deaths of Mother, Son in 1994 / in A 2-year-old Case, a Veronica Katrinak Obituary - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania - Tributes.com based on information from your browser. Together they had a baby girl, Nicole. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Police quickly excluded Andrew Katrinak from suspicion but identified Rorrer as a potential suspect. Oops, something didn't work. Try again later. Remind me to never go to that part of PA. You all need to look at all the evidence they have on Rorrer n this damn case..where the bodies were found..hmm just so happens to b Rorrers past horse stomping grounds..the phone calls she made to Joann up until she disappeared n then the calls stopped..Andy n Joann were happy n that was his damn baby..it was all over pure jealousy think about it Rorrer shot her in the face..Joann was a beautiful girl and shes not and Joann had Andy and she didnt and Joann had Andys baby and Rorrer had a baby boy that died around the same age as Alex..Rorrer was ate up with jealousy if she couldnt have Andy then neither was Joann so bottom line Rorrer guilty 100% and she is where she needs to be the only thing messed up in this damn case is that she did not get the death penalty!! Cold Case: Nicholas Scherr and James Stroh raped and killed Candace Make sure that the file is a photo. I also find it strange Andy didnt want to move the car when the police told him he could do so! Joann was fun, likable, beautiful, always happy, said her sister-in-law Cindy Wiard. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Leave your condolences and send flowers to the family to show you care. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. On December 12, 1994, Joann answered a phone call from a woman shed never met, Patricia Rorrer, her husbands onetime girlfriend. Traupman claimed that when he reported the dispute, trooper Robert V. Egan III got mad and practically kicked him out of his office. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Reports is also available on YouTube, but it costs $1.99 to view (Keith comes off as an advocate for Patricias innocence on the episode). No one was going to contradict the straight shooting honest cop-whether the event/bullying/intimidation was witnessed or not. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. How did he make these calls? Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Investigators confirmed she had bought a .22-caliber Jennings semiautomatic pistol that could have fired the bullet that killed Joann Katrinak. December 15th, 1994. Try again. Loving father of Brittany, Lizzie and Teagan. 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. Andrew Marinak Obituary (2021) - Charleston, SC - Patriot-News - Legacy.com 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. Patricia seemed like the girl next door but all of a sudden, something snapped, Katrinak later told Wrong Man investigators. Katrinak, 26, and her 3-month-old son disappeared on Dec. 15, 1994. He had worked as a semi-pro boxer in Las Vegas in his youth and later settled into his own construction business. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Food for thought. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Ex-boyfriend Walter Blalock said that Patricia wanted him to be more like Andrew. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This is one that we were not going to forget.. OReilly felt bad about opening old wounds and considered not writing the book until she saw a recent episode of On the Case with Paula Zahn, entitled Driven to Kill. Then 31 years old, she had lived a rocky existence. 0 cemeteries found in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA. Despite the new evidence and hypotheses, the courts have rejected all of Patricias bids for a new trial.