As noted earlier, there was hair found in the victims hand, fingernail fragments found on her body, and also a cigarette butt. 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Senate vote, Reading Area Water Authority looking for leak on North Heidelberg Township line, Former Penn State Berks soccer player among dead in violent Monroe County crash, In Britain, warm hubs emerge to beat soaring energy costs, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, Ukraine ally Kallas fights for reelection in Estonia vote, In Chicago, adapting electric buses to winters challenges, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather, 6 Nigerian states drop suit to void presidential vote result, The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills, What the Tech? The second is Patricia Rorrer, who has been in prison since 1998 after being convicted of the horrific murder of a young mother, Joann Katrinak, and her 15-week old son in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Most prosecutors wouldn't even take such paltry evidence into court today. The DNA presented at trial, the botching of hair evidence and the revelations in 2015 are thoroughly discussed. Mizgerd said Rorrer is aware the show is airing and is hopeful it may bring new attention to her case. 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. Three days later, Joann had plans to pick up her mother-in-law, Veronica Katrinak, to go Christmas shopping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lo9AIFM_vc&fbclid=IwAR28Mf5rKuUyaq1N-vBqirZM_382D69Zy42uONlU3Qf0eNEnJ1w_kYRYKIM. Why did the police not look into these things? She needs to be freed! An ex-boyfriend of Patricia knew she owned a distinct .22 caliber pistol and knew of its tendency to jam, but Rorrer could only deny owning such a weapon. Or was it? Posted: June 22, 2022 Keith Morrison investigates the horrific murders of Joann Katrinak and her infant son Alex, and the ongoing claims that Patricia Rorrer, the woman who has already served 19 years in prison for the murders, was wrongfully convicted. Joann was fun, likable, beautiful, always happy, said her sister-in-law Cindy Wiard. Police treated Joann's car as a potential crime scene, and their investigation turned up several blonde hairs on the head rest. Chapter 1. This explosive case is back in the spotlight, reopening old wounds and creating new ones. He would be alive today if it were not for Patricia Rorrer. The mild-mannered Sarah died in 2019 at the age of 83. But other things Patricia did also seemed strange, especially according to prosecutor Michael McIntyre. More than 20 years after her conviction, Patricia Rorrer still has advocates working to exonerate her. I wasn't hung up on Andy, and I didn't want him back. DNA testing revealed the blood came from either Joann or her son. Also she worked as a realtor so it's not that unreasonable for her to know which line to cut. S5 E7: Patricia Rorrer sits in prison for brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend's wife and baby out of spite. She had a lawyer who never tried a crimsoned case let alone a murder case, she believed that it would not be a problem because she was innocent. Pal stays true. For two decades, Patricia Rorrer has always maintained her innocence. Keith Morrison investigates the horrific murders of Joann Katrinak and her infant son Alex, and the ongoing claims that Patricia Rorrer, the woman who has already served 19 years in prison for the murders, was wrongfully convicted. When Joann failed to arrive, her mother-in-law tried calling, but there was no answer at the Katrinak's. After watching the latest Starz episode of Wrong Man (a great investigative show), I started thinking about the Patricia Rorrer case again. They also found a photo of Patricia taken 11 days before the homicide. Her book tells the truth and the real story of this case. "The DA threatened if he ever said that to anybody he would never work in law enforcement again," Neely said. Her book tells the truth and the real story of this case. Episode Info. I'm sure that I'm missing a lot of details here (please add in the comments) but everything seems far too convenient and circumstantial. There is a 2-part episode on Wrong Man that just came out this year. [1] The mitochondria, and thus mitochondrial DNA, are passed exclusively from mother to offspring through the egg cell. To date, the PA courts refuse to let me test this evidence which will prove my innocence. After the first season, the Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Curtis Flowers, who had been tried six times by nearly all-white juries; Christopher Tapp was exonerated from rape and murder charges after serving 20 years of a 30-year sentence; Evaristo Salas will go to into a new trial represented by a pro bono lawyer. In April 1995, the family buried Joann and Alex in a single bronze casket after a funeral mass at a Bethlehem church. She was a real estate agent, a salesperson, and an equestrian, but she also had a rap sheet that included a 12-month probation sentence for shoplifting from a North Carolina Walmart. She is a true crime writer who believed I was 100% guilty when she decided to write about my case. Walmart woe. Knowing that they were not killed the day they were kidnapped, but instead held for potentially months, blows the fact that she didn't make a phone call for a few days out of the water. He said she did own a firearm, with its serial numbers filed off. Patricia, who moved from PA to North Carolina, made long distance calls from her home practically every day, except for the time period between December 11 and 16. Probable cause of death: exposure. Great communicator. Most of all, Patricia said, she would like a rematch with prosecutor Michael McIntyre. She was also accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she owned. To really understand this case, you need to sit down and read this book called Convenient Suspect written by Tammy Mal. Family members found Joanns tan Toyota sitting vacant in the parking lot of McCartys, a nearby bar. Later, they both worked 12-hour graveyard shifts at a textile factory. The victims vanished on December 15. A young mother and her infant son suddenly went missing just before Christmas in 1994. New state, new man. McIntyre said a conspiracy theory is preposterous and he's surprised Rorrer is making another attempt to get out of prison. Rejection and betrayal are good enough reasons for these women to commit heinous crimes. Movies/Documentaries Murder in Lehigh Valley Forensic Files: A Woman Scorned Deadly Women: Green-Eyed Monsters. A Lehigh County jury spared convicted double murderer Patricia Rorrer's life Monday after hearing impassioned pleas for mercy from her lawyer and family, and being assured there is no parole from . EPISODE 1. I think you might have mistaken what's being mentioned in the Washington Post article; that is talking about microscopic hair analysis, which is when they compare two strands of hair for a match. I also communicated with Patricia via email to get her input on some matters. Startling new allegations surround one of Lehigh County's most notorious murder cases. The person responsible, needs to be punished. Chris and Fatima investigate the case of Patricia Rorrer, who is in prison for brutally murdering her former boyfriend's wife and baby out of spite; her lawyers claim that she was . Where to Watch. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Joanne and baby Alex Katrinak kidnapping and murder by Patricia Rorrer. While the police are still investigating the murder of your wife and child? Patricia Rorrer is found guilty of the abduction and murder of Joann Katrinak and her infant son, Alex. For two decades, Patricia Rorrer has always maintained her innocence. As is the alibi (signing into a dance class), one regular at the dance club said the sign-in sheet was not regularly used by many patrons. Starz announces premiere date for Joe Berlinger's Wrong Man Season 2. They DID NOT match the bullets that killed Joann and her son. It's really terrifying that that was regarded as damning evidence, especially now that the rest of the case that might have appeared to give it context has been so undermined. ", "An unusual feature about the gun, he [Rorrers ex-boyfriend] stated was the fact that you fire one shot out of the gun, and the gun would jam. Patricia Rorrer Age: 51 Sex: FEMALE ), The Wrong Man investigators Ira Todd and Joe Kennedy have some theories of their own. The missing items included Joann's purse, car, both her and Alex's winter jackets, and the diaper bag. She asked to speak with Andrew, who was home during the call; Joann refused. TV-14. PATRICIA LYNNE RORRER Appellant No. The show is broadcast on truTV, narrated by Peter Thomas, and produced by Medstar Television, in association with truTV Original Productions.It has broadcast 406 episodes since its debut on TLC in 1996 as Medical Detectives. Friends and family began looking for Joann and Alex. According to a Morning Call account from March 5, 1998: McIntyre leaned forward conspiratorially like someone trying to persuade another to tell a secret, lowered his voice and said: Heres what I want to know: After you killed Joann Katrinak, did you kill that baby or just leave it to die?. Thank God she decided to investigate these crimes on her own. In 2015, an outside source, through a freedom of information act request, received an FBI . This was part of Rorrer's defense strategy it seemed like an unrealistic motive to commit murder. Christopher Tapp, who was convicted of the 1996 sexual assault and murder of an 18-year-old girl in Idaho, was coerced into confessing to the crime after an estimated 150 hours of interrogations. She is a true crime writer who believed I was 100% guilty when she decided to write about my case. Share Memories & Support the Family. Still, no good leads materialized. The judge didn't make a decision on the findings on Tuesday. And because of the gun jamming, the assailant had to resort to blunt object and beat her about the head. Rorrer claims the DNA . 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Senate vote, Reading Area Water Authority looking for leak on North Heidelberg Township line, Former Penn State Berks soccer player among dead in violent Monroe County crash, In Britain, warm hubs emerge to beat soaring energy costs, Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China, Paid express lanes grow more popular in once-reluctant South, Ukraine ally Kallas fights for reelection in Estonia vote, In Chicago, adapting electric buses to winters challenges, Pot vote has Oklahoma hungry to rake in green from Texas, Global race to boost electric vehicle range in cold weather, 6 Nigerian states drop suit to void presidential vote result, The implications of Walgreens' decision on abortion pills, What the Tech? Supposedly it was the relationship to this trail and Patricia's managing of the Silver Shadow Farms horse stable just a mile away that first brought Rorrer to detectives' attention. Mostly cloudy and drier, but a few scattered rain showers linger early, and perhaps a few snow showers at any point in the Poconos. Apr 5, 2016. Inside the locked 1992 vehicle, police discovered some strands of blond hair stained with dried blood. She was the devoted wife of the late Alvin Haymon Rorrer. Its doors were locked, but the keys were inside the vehicle. Meanwhile, the case of the missing mother and baby turned into colossal news across the U.S. and internationally. Image Title Airdate Season Episode Series Episode "Sleeping with the Enemy" August 7, 2015: 1: 120 Texan Darlene Gentry is a self-centered former beauty queen who enjoys the party girl lifestyle and whose marriage to husband Keith is collapsing under the debt she has incurred. Highly charged case. ", "Due to the fact that she sustained one gunshot wound to the face, and then approximately 19 blows to the head led us to believe that the gun probably had jammed. Thank God she decided to investigate these crimes on her own. Patricia's friends claimed that she was not "stalking" Andy and had fully moved on with her life (new boyfriend, new city, a long time ago etc.). The second season will continue to uncover new theories and reveal startling new evidence that could prove that three new inmates are, in fact, not guilty, according to Starzs press statement. So I was convicted of 2 counts of first degree murder and 2 counts of kidnapping. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Every time you take your infant to the Dr., they take measurements, so I'm wondering if records exist that show the baby was always in the higher percentile, or if he was say, 60-70th percentile, then suddenly BAM! Of course she did--because all that was out there on me was fake news. Andy also failed at least 2 lie detector tests, and before an arrest was made in the murders, moved almost all the way across the country without telling the police. Patricia Rorrer is serving a life sentence, convicted of driving 500 miles to kill her ex-boyfriend's new wife and his baby. Forensic tests suggested the hair found in the car and at the murder scene came from Patricia. Died along with his mother, Joann, as a victim of his father's jealous ex-girlfriend, Patricia Rorrer. Rachael Ray Ending After 17 Seasons: Its Time for Me to Move On. The episode claimed the jury required just two hours to deliberate, but other sources indicate it took six. Select "match all" to require all fields. A newspaper account described Patricia as a soft-spoken, demure woman who had a sweet Southern accent and wore feminine clothes in court. Trash-talking ex. "I'm very angry, very very very angry," McIntyre said. My husband passed away of a broken heart, Sarah OConnor said on the Montel Williams Show in 2001. During Patricias hours-long turn in the witness chair, Michael McIntyre grilled her relentlessly. TV-14 Information Genre Documentary Released 2022 Run Time 42 min Rated TV-14 Languages Original Audio English . The 5-foot-9-inch-tall Patricia was physically strong, no match for 5-foot-4-inch Joann. 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. God Bless each of you. Ive seen the forensics files episode a few times and Im shocked at how it could be so wrong! Her mother, Patricia Chambers, provided day care for their baby son, Charles. They returned with a guilty verdict and a sentence of two life terms. Until WCJN has thought that the hair was planted but the FBI has just released a report detailing unscientific and fraudulent analysis of hair samples in criminal cases.