Sad discovery. Within about seven months of Larry being placed in a maximum-security prison, the LAPD paid him a visit. Claps! And while youre on that list, you can be happy in the knowledge youre not in rarefied company. Patricia Kopta left behind a husband and siblings and meandered through northern Puerto Rico for a while before she was taken as a person in need to the adult 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 were able to match 5 hairs all the same micro DNA which happened to match the DNA pulled from blood samples Pat gave. Both wanted to be doctors. Trash-talking ex. Patricia Rorrer Forensic Files Now Have a tip or story idea? But otherwise, extremely similar, a single bullet fired into the head, the woman later beaten to make sure she died, the hair, which had remained in the bracelet of our victim in this case, the way it was executed outside the house in a wooded area, at the command of the gentleman who did not want to soil his house, and the child who in our case was abandoned in the car. Have you watched any of the documentaries Ive mentioned? Did they ever determine cause of death in the baby? In recent years, she began to share key details about her past life in Pittsburgh to nursing home staff that led them to investigate. Patricia The difference was made by the investigation, Interpol has some good detectives who do not play with peoples freedom and who do not use American techniques such as pictures, lets compare hair color after pictures bullshit, not even with the performance of todays cameras such a thing is not allowed, the issue of dismantling the alibi only with indirect evidence, like that her name was not in the notebook, a European court would withdrew it immediately, you cant go with a thing like this, its called inconclusive proof, even the fact that one of the witnesses said that the business was not opened where she said it was that day, its inconclusive, the accused can say that he/she forgot, was there and left, and his alibi I dont know how it was verified, but what should been verified first were the contacts between him and her, if he contacted her before that, if she had been contacted from public phone for example before the murder, how many times, when etc, if he was near the places where she was until the murder, things like that. Re Routier, the claim that she inflicted a potentially fatal injury on herself by no means indicates another perp: she could have inflicted it in ignorance, as a suicide attempt, or in a semi-psychotic state. Patricia We've received your submission. Yaser had been on the FBIs Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list since 2014, according to CBS. I come home one night, and shes just gone, and nobody knows where shes at, Bob Kopta, husband of Patricia Kopta, said at a press conference reported by Pittsburgh-based NBC affiliate WPXI. Patricia complied fully with the original investigation of the crime and wasnt a suspect because none of the blood or fingerprints found at the crime scene matched hers. You started slinging insults, then got insulted when slung back. Why wouldnt they let any of her witnesses testify? Plus, two men, her babys father and his friend, testified they saw Patricia at the line-dancing club the night of the homicide. Look into it. It was total shock. Murdering Mother Hidden Face of Honor Killing Patricia pled guilty on April 2, 1990. Owens and her sister, Connie Moggio, entered the courtroom together. There was a push for a mistrial, but a 16-year prison sentence was negotiated instead. Browns downtown Los Angeles office demanding that he grant Patricia Wright clemency. Tragedy also touched Patricias life. Jenkins was reported missing after her vehicle was found idling with her 2-year-old son inside. I guess the investigators in Pennsylvania managed a quick resolve to a huge case that had a nations eyes scrutinizing their every move! Theyre more than happy to exaggerate and speculate the details of the crime, which serves to attract more viewers who (like you) seem to be happy to believe it all. There is no justice for your loved ones when the wrong person is paying for the crime. On June 14, 1989, Patricia Wright and her 7-year-old son, Alfey, were riding in a car driven by family friend Lawrence Slaughter. She has no means to reply or rebut this outrageous slurs and these forums are the only way I know where people may become aware of the wrongful conviction of innocent person and equally, those who happily believe all the adverse and damaging comments. I noticed that her defense lawyer and others advocating for her is not mentioning more about the gun. I dont understand Partricias defenders pointing to Andrew with the dyed blond hair found at the car and murder scene. Yaser Said Found Guilty in Murders of Teen Daughters NBC 5 WebAmina and Sarah Said were murdered by their father Yaser Abdul Said an Egyptian immigrant on January 1st 2008. Patricia is a evil monster. Prosecutors say a 911 call from the night of the murders proves that Said is guilty. He took two tests and there was deception detected in BOTH. Bob Kopta said that his wife had mental health issues and had spoken of going to the warm climate of the island. He jumped at the opportunity with the understanding that the emphasis would be on Lawrence Slaughter and not his sister. DNA testing revealed the blood came from either Joann or her son. Now retired, he declined ForensicFilesNow.coms invitation to spar directly with Patricia via a podcast. But I suppose you havent a clue about that. ), The Wrong Man investigators Ira Todd and Joe Kennedy have some theories of their own. A Pittsburgh-area woman missing for over 30 years and declared legally dead several years ago has been found alive in Puerto Rico, authorities in Pennsylvania said on Thursday. Patricia Cole, a veteran copy editor whose sharp eye, quick wit and kind heart made her a cherished colleague at NPR and other news outlets, died on Friday at age 46, Nataly is the lead writer on Curious Texas and a breaking news reporter. You can PM me please, this way you can update your article with the correct information. 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. Pat will spend the rest of her natural life in prison where people like her belong. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. Hoist by your own petard. That's counting the nine bullets you put in Sarah. Shock, Gloria Smith, the sister of the lost-and-found woman, said at the press conference. Remembering Patricia Cole, former copy editor at NPR : NPR Mr. Said harbored his father, Yaser, inside an apartment in Bedford, Texas, where a maintenance worker spotted Yaser on Aug. 14, 2017. I agree. Patricia Kopta Had Been Missing Since 1992. She Was Found in They also presented an email from the girls to one of their teachers prior to the murder saying they feared their father would kill them. Gail Gattrell, the sisters great-aunt, described the deaths as an honor killing which are often carried about by a relative who believes a woman went against conservative Islamic values on love or marriage. Police need evidence of perpetration in every claimed case, and Sells is regarded as lying about some claimed murders per inability or unwillingness to detail. Andrew told investigators that the unpleasant phone call between Joann and Patricia happened just three days before his wifes disappearance. Through that testing, the elderly patient was confirmed to be the same woman locally known in Pittsburgh as a street preacher called The Sparrow who vanished and left her family flummoxed. The hearing of the motion for reduction of felony to misdemeanor will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Riverside Courthouse at 4050 Main St. in Department 42. Black said she was glad Said took the witness stand, giving her the chance to poke holes in his story, exposing him to everyone who has been watching this case. How about the mix up with the hair and the fact that it was not forensically tested (outside of the one man who compared the hairs through naked eye). They had a son, Alex Martin, in August of 1994. If Patricia had injuries it wouldve only been to her hands and she wasnt questioned right away which is also the reason she took Joanne elsewhere to kill her so her body wouldnt be found for a while and she would have time to return home. You murdered your girls," she said. Flaw in reasoning. Amina Said's mother Patricia Owens Said was not charged with murder. If you subscribe to Hulu and upgrade to Starz (theres a free one-week trial offer), you can stream the Wrong Man episodes about Patricia Rorrer. After relocating to Pennsylvania, Patricia met the 6-foot-2-inch Andrew in a restaurant. It might have said no root but could have been wrong. It was just assumed to be crib death. 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). In North Carolina, she reportedly enjoyed some success as a horse trader, riding instructor, and rodeo competitor. "I suggest that it stands for a moment in time where people actually take a moment to take a serious look at how we allocate our resources to social services. So, if you feel you have to be critical of me, you should also bear in mind those hate-mongers and perhaps have a word with them too. 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. The fact that there is LITERALLY NO EVIDENCE that Patricia was actually obsessed with Andy; they spoke as friends maybe twice a year. Alex Murdaugh found guilty of killing wife, son You, however, consider your ill-informed opinion superior to them not only that, you then go to great lengths to belittle them. I thought the justice system in my state and the people were narrow-minded and corrupt. After all, justice has been served in the eyes of the law, so why go on demonising her? THE COPS SET HER UP. Judge Chika Anyiam sentenced Said to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Family members found Joanns tan Toyota sitting vacant in the parking lot of McCartys, a nearby bar. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Rockwall-Heath coach resigns after school workout investigation, Things to do this weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth: March 3-5, Dallas 14, 15-year-olds charged with murder, Prosper man who shot neighbor's pit bull will not face charges, Watch: New video from Hubble space telescope captures asteroid-smashing debris from successful DART mission, New street drug 'tranq dope,' rots skin, turns humans into 'zombies', 3 children killed, 2 hurt in Italy, Texas, Biden has cancerous skin lesion removed from chest, doctor says, Severe weather video and photos from around North Texas, Suspected North Texas scented candle thieves allegedly stole $27,774 worth of items. I finally had to stop reading this stupid article. She also will never get to see them get married. Prosecutors did not seek the death penalty, so Said was automatically sentenced to life in prison with no parole. Women like Barbara Stager who killed her husband in Durham NC. Patricia Rorrer: An Update Catherine Im in complete agreement with you! (Disclaimer: Im not a big fan of eyewitnesses who come forward years after the fact, but its possible). The phone wire was located at the opposite end of the basement, which was dark. The prosecution alleged that Patricia called the Katrinaks house from a pay phone in Pennsylvania. I do. Im dying. Oh, and she was so obsessed with him that she started dating and found herself a boyfriend that was not only younger, but much more attractive than Andy? At 17, Patricia dropped out of high school and married landscaper Gary Gabard. I comment on these forums because they are the only places offering the opportunity to, hopefully, bring awareness to those whore unfamiliar with this case and her unfair plight. (Nope. In a million years, she wouldnt do anything to harm that.. If you want to help her tell her to ask God for forgiveness. Have a tip we should know? Those who knew Joann pointed out that she didnt like to drive in reverse and would have never parked that way. Thats all for this post. Then 31 years old, she had lived a rocky existence. Her diary certainly indicates some disturbed thinking. Keep in mind that 34 hairs are in custody of the state police, so where are the other 4 hairs? We lived close to one another. I THINK THEY SHOULD REOPEN THIS CASE AND LOOK AT THE HUSBAND JUST SAYING BUT IN MY HEART AND MIND FROM READING ALL THE NOTES AND STUFF PATRICA IS NOT GUILTY AND THEY NEED TO SET HER FREE. I deduced my opinion to be fact because of what Ive read and seen and is supported by evidence which was never disclosed at her trial. A Texas man who carried out the mass shooting at the Cielo Vista Walmart in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 3, 2019, killing 23 people and injuring 22 more, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court to a 90-count indictment, including 45 counts of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. She made an effort to look perfectly groomed even when she took out the trash, according to her mother, who appeared on Forensic Files. All 3 of her alibis were lies, DNA tied her to the murder, there was no sexual assault, she had a violent past, was obsessed with Andy, and was caught lying about owning a gun, which coincidentally jammed after firing once and shell cases were found on her property. While Patricia does not qualify for medical parole, she can still file for executive clemency or compassionate release, which she has already done and which was met with more resistance from Gov. Go watch the Reasonable Doubt episode from last night Patricia did it. Yet they insisted in the trial that the call came in on the 13th. Authorities said they have no evidence that Jerome had cancer or was dying. Owens called him "the devil" and said he deserved a punishment much tougher than life in prison. The Dallas Morning News revealed that Patricia said, "All I can say is there's going to be justice," after waiting for 12 years of pain of losing her children. Patricia It all gave jurors a lot to think about but only for six hours. Let her rot like she left Joan and that INNOCENT baby Alex. His defense team raised concerns about what they considered a lack of evidence during closing arguments. Stop defending her when she is guilty!!!!! Shes extremely, extremely happy with the baby. Your assertion that most people cant distinguish reality from crackpot nonsense is in fact nonsense the reality is that most people are easily fooled by these biased documentaries who then feel its okay to spout their tripe as if its the gospel. Another inaccuracy in this is, they state the jury took SIX HOURS to return a verdict, when in fact it took less than TWO HOURS. But Im sure that was just a coincidence LOL. WebShe is as guilty as her husbandshe KNEW that her husband would kill these girlsshe even STATED that he would kill the girlsand yet she lied to them to get them to return to Texas What the prosecution failed to disclose to Rorrers defence team was that the cops, in their zeal to prove their gun theory, visited several addresses of which Rorrer was resident, dug up the gardens in which she was known to do target practice recovered several shell casings and bullets (more than 70), had them ballistically tested, but NOT ONE was found to be a match to the bullet recovered from the victim. She believed she was chosen as one of Gods 144,000 bond servants on earth, and gave up all her other hobbies, such as dancing, to devote her life to spreading the word of God. They told him that if he testified against his sister, Patricia, he would be able to get out of prison sooner. Those that think that Patricia is innocent are simply groping at straws. Patricia Youre clutching at straws Im afraid. Pal stays true. Unlike most people who stayed on the streets all day, she maintained a neat, attractive appearance, wearing makeup and a dress or skirt each day. She had money put aside. Patricia Lynne Rorrer made for a good suspect. The 5-foot-9-inch-tall Patricia was physically strong, no match for 5-foot-4-inch Joann. A man normally wouldnt care about killing a child, but a woman normally would have some kind of abhorrence to harming an innocent child. That poor child and that poor woman. Did Patricia ever take a lie detector test? Patricia And Mark McCloskey Who Waved Guns At BLM Protesters Strands of the accuseds dyed-blond hair at two crime scenes proved it. And last but not least, the fact that Michael McIntyre comes across as mentally unstable. There was widespread speculation that the sisters were shot in an honor killing a practice in some cultures in which men kill female relatives who are thought to have brought shame upon their families. The evidence was all there. Patricia McCloskey pleaded guilty to misdemeanor harassment and was fined $2,000, while Mark admitted to misdemeanor fourth-degree It makes me sick. Why? I want to know why no one has answered this question: if there was no root found on the hair clutched in Joanns hand how was the lab able to produce all those results that could not have been found without roots??? Prosecutors offered Patricia a plea deal that would take the death penalty off the table, but she declined. Patricia Wright is a prisoner in Central California Womens Facilitys Nursing Unit coping with an extraordinary array of challenges. They moved into her house in Salisbury County, staying together for about two years. The Common Sense Guy you should put yourself on top of the list of deluded people. Senate Bill 1399, the compassionate release bill signed into law a year ago, allows prisoners who are permanently and medically incapacitated to be released from prison and into the care of family and caretakers. Catherine are you sure your names not Karen? ), And in another bombshell, Joanns good friend Karen Devine said Joann planned to leave Andrew after the holidays. I have all her moms and her jewelry that was given to me when my mom passed away. She likely SUFFOCATED him to get revenge on the babys father who was planning on leaving her. It says that Andrew Katrinak passed his lie detector test. But it doesnt make a nonsense of her being the shooter, regardless of their speculation. Patricia defaulted on her mortgage and then returned to North Carolina, where she eventually moved in with a boyfriend named Brian Ward. She was the one that left Andy! Oh wait, sorry, you werent there. 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According to the autopsy report, Patricias husband, Jerome Scott, had only a few months to live because of a health problem involving a bloodless liver and pancreatic fibrosis. All rights reserved. Andy passed not one but two polygraph tests and had a solid alibi. If you can tear yourself away from your obsessive mentality, you can see what virtually amounts to the tampering to which I referred. Great catch. The LAPD alleged that Patricias motive was to get Jeromes insurance money, which had a value of $30,000. Ive followed and made a study of this case for more than twenty years and have absolutely no doubt she was railroaded and wrongfully convicted. And your contention that you (me) as ONE person are wrong, let me say that while you seem to be determined in singling me out as someone whos opinion is one against the rest, is hopelessly exaggerated. Check out ALL the facts if you feel the need to comment. Shame on your for defending a vicious killer. 2}Wo).hf}~g={g::y]peb78R,;>59_'cuB F4QyU&9G=#0 OK my GUESS is Patricia did do it! This witness was never revealed to Rorrers defence. Rest in peace Joann and Alex. Its totally irrelevant. CHOOSE1 Three Strikes Reform Act needs 365,880 signatures by June 1: Volunteer today! Because of these two prior offences, Patricia was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole under Californias Three Strikes Law. To prove it 110% rather than just 99% I dont know why they wouldnt retest the hair fibers etc. After the guilty verdict was pronounced, the defense learned that a report from a state psychologist was not given to the jury. And NOBODY saw her at all? The couple was not allowed to have contact during court proceedings. Although I would have liked it to be death! First it was winter, cold temperatures preserve bodies for significantly longer periods. 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. Said Janet Marcelin, a business owner, said the police had her rehearse and record a fake confession after intimidating and harassing her during the investigation. Some two years into the investigation of Rorrer, a court order was obtained to remove hair specimens from her. Those bodies would have been manipulated by something around there. He had an attractive new wife and beautiful baby boy. And your contention that you (me) as ONE person are wrong, let me say that while you seem to be determined in singling me out as someone whos opinion is one against the rest, is hopelessly exaggerated. There are judges, eminent lawyers and writers who are in support of her. Not normal folks obsessed ones do. Ive found that in nearly every case, those who are firmly of the opinion shes guilty have an extremely limited knowledge of the case theyve watched one (or perhaps more) of the documentaries which make absolutely no attempt to show anything thats in Rorrers favour (theres plenty, if one bothers to look), and worse, revel in exaggerated and speculative scenes, some of which were never even mentioned at her trial. I have worked for Interpol for years as a gun analyst, usually women who commit such crimes against their exes wife or mistress, lover etc are pushed from behind by a man and promises and lies. As for the words exchanged on the call between the two big-haired women, Joann told Andrew that Patricia had used profanity; Patricia said it was the other way around. Calling her ex because she just likes to stay in touch w peopleLOL! They also found a photo of Patricia taken 11 days before the homicide. Theres a similar air of confusion connected to the Scott Peterson debacle. She was also accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she owned. Patricias accusers theorized that she resented Joanns domestic bliss with the tall, athletic Andrew Katrinak. And the point the hair in her hand wasnt tested was because they didnt need it since they had the killer shame on everyone who went along with that. Stevie J Further to my previous comment, I should add the following. The authorities charged her with two counts of murder. The couple moved into Andrews sturdy brick house at 740 Front Street in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. My biggest issue is the day the phone call came in, and the fact that the prosecutor deliberately misrepresented the facts. All the sources said the same thing either exposure or suffocation, but no certainty about which one. We should be skeptical of those, like you, who suggest its obvious a jury got it wrong that you know better than 12 people presented with the evidence. They claim in a 911 call from the night of the murders, Sarah said her father was attacking her. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas, Jury convicts man who harbored fugitive brother accused of killing teen daughters in Irving in 2008, Irving man admits to harboring fugitive father accused of murdering teenage daughters, A day after powerful thunderstorms, North Texas surveys the damage, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. It seems so, according to you. Incriminating words. Why not question some of this evidence? Wouldnt that verify Troutmans claim that the husband was arguing with the victim, in a rage? She got 12 months of probation for shoplifting at a Walmart in Lexington, North Carolina. I am sorry it ever happened at all.". Thats not proof theyre right but its more likely that you as one person are wrong. Its not logical to say we know the truth unless we seen it for ourselves. Rorrers defenders remind me of a case in my home town There was a killer who confessed, was caught on video committing the murder and was seen committing the crime by an eye witness. In TV clips, Andrew didnt come off as anguished. 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. I come home one night, and shes just gone, and nobody knows where shes at, Bob Kopta, husband of Patricia Kopta, said at a press conference reported by Pittsburgh Carter can be reached at ccarter6@gmail.com. Marcelin said the detectives, referring to Patricia Wright, asked, Dont you want that [expletive] off the street?. Alfey went on to say that he noticed that the woman hosting the model home was following them very closely the whole time that they were there. Why would it be an irony for a person to express his opinion? How so? The defense also criticized Irving Police and federal investigators, claiming they did not properly investigate the case or look for other suspects. Killers can plan all the details and alibis well ahead of the murder while cops must come up with hard evidence, even just to make an arrest. Search is on. Omg so well put! Curiously after this latest test, the 39 hairs removed only 34 were accounted for what became of the absent 4 hairs? Perhaps youre not aware, there was a great deal of evidence of which these documentaries made no mention, as well as misdeeds and incidents of corruption perpetrated by the cops. (Media sources vary as to whether she actually worked at the stable or just rented a stall there for her own horse.). Mr Freeman, Why are youre rude about others who disagree with your OPINION (including jury and appeal judges)? The fact that Jerome was gay was left out of the trial altogether. Sorry ladiesher hair was in the car and at the scene.she murdered them. Looking at the pictures of the scene, after 4 months of the bodies being there allegedly, they were untouched? Why would she say that maybe she wasnt really a good friend, just someone trying to inject herself into a super sensational case. And when Patricia was taken into custody where they removed 39 hairs with root, and then all of a sudden after the FBI report say that the hair tested had NO ROOT ATTACHED, the hair tested had a root? Further, an early FBI report said the hairs found in the car had no roots which contain the DNA suggesting an evidence switcheroo.

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