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. Patricia was arrested on June 24, 1997. . By the mid-1990s, Patricia was known for being both warm and caring as well as aggressive and loud. There was also a 2017 Dateline Keith Morrison episode which covered some of these facts. Sad discovery. Most of all, Patricia said, she would like a rematch with prosecutor Michael McIntyre. Tapps lawyer saidWrong Mans in-depth investigation into the Tapp conviction helped free an innocent man.. It's as if she had left with young Alex as planned but then somehow simply vanished. The woman (who owned the salon) stated that they were closed that day and that she and her husband were out of town celebrating his birthday. For two decades, Patricia Rorrer has always maintained her innocence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Lo9AIFM_vc&fbclid=IwAR28Mf5rKuUyaq1N-vBqirZM_382D69Zy42uONlU3Qf0eNEnJ1w_kYRYKIM. Forensic Files is an American documentary-style series which reveals how forensic science is used to solve violent crimes, mysterious accidents, and even outbreaks of illness. 6-10. A hidden FBI report found a couple years ago showed that police were unsure if there were roots on the found hairs. By: Robert S. In 1994, Joann Katrinak called her mother-in-law and made plans to go holiday shopping. If Rorrer used to live in the area, then I expect any place in the county was probably within a couple of miles of someplace she used to have access to. Patricia Rorrer Age: 51 Sex: FEMALE In November 2005, she shoots Keith in the head while he . It's possible he was just a big baby/growing faster than average, but if there's some indication that they were alive for some time after their abduction, then it would seem to be an entirely different kind of crime than was first thought. No comments yet - start the conversation above. It seems strange that Patricia would just pick up and drive 500 miles to see and ex-boyfriend from years ago on a whim, leaving her own one-year-old daughter at home in North Carolina. Plus, two men, her babys father and his friend, testified they saw Patricia at the line-dancing club the night of the homicide. She needs to be freed! Please walk thru her website and see for yourself how easy it is to be convicted of something you had nothing to do with. The Innocence Project has declined to take her case. After all, one of the key pieces of evidence recovered from the crime scene and Joanns vehicle were dyed blonde hair strands. I cant lose them, he told the media. 99.99 or whatever it was. It will show you that I have not committed these murders. As for an epilogue on ex-flame Andrew Katrinak, he has moved to Colorado and kept a low profile since the trial ended. Thats all for this post. 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. Morrison was 16 weeks pregnant when her lifeless body was found beaten beyond recognition and dumped along a remote country road, reads the statement. Based on body decomposition alone, it seems near impossible that they were kidnapped and killed in the same day or even within weeks. Ive seen the forensics files episode a few times and Im shocked at how it could be so wrong! Joann had been shot once and then bludgeoned in the head. Friends and family began looking for Joann and Alex. Probable cause of death: exposure. 1 talking about this. Well, that really caught our attention of course.". She was also no stranger to law enforcement because she had a history of violence which included an arrest for getting into a bar brawl with another patron over a guy. McItyre said this is hearsay and the officer has refuted everything in an affidavit. Keith Morrison investigates the horrific 1994 murders of Joann Katrinak and her infant son Alex, the tangled relationships surrounding the crime, and the ongoing claims that Patricia Rorrer was wrongfully convicted. - On December 15, 1994, Joann Katrinak and her three-month-old son Alex disappeared without a trace from their home in Catasauqua, Pa. Patricia Rorrer, the ex-girlfriend of Katrinak's husband, was . TV-14. Search is on. She was born on Jan. 24, 1964, in eastern Pennsylvania and moved back and forth between there and Davidson County, North Carolina. Lieutenant Christopher Coble and Sergeant Suzanne Pearson would later testify that Patricia cried and apologized to 18-month-old Nicole, telling the baby, Im sorry for doing this to you and lamenting to the officers that she would never see little Nicole again. The prosecution asked for the death penalty, but the jury chose to sentence me to life in prison without parole which, actually, is just a slower death sentence. 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. Probable cause of death: exposure. A second helping of justice will be served. In TV clips, Andrew didnt come off as anguished. Exactly one week after Joann and Alex went missing, the FBI interviewed me at my mother's house. Great communicator. Patricia Rorrer (right) is led to her hearing in Lehigh County Courthouse Wednesday morning, August 26, 1998 by a sheriff's deputy, at left. 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! Patricia seemed like the girl next door but all of a sudden, something snapped, Katrinak later told Wrong Man investigators. Chapter 1. (McIntyre said that Egan ignored Traupman because he was a nut who said that the man he saw arguing with the woman in a car was Hispanic but wearing a fake mustache and a toupee. The FBI Files (Family Secrets) mentioned that Patty also lied about being at a tanning salon. It showed her usually all-brown hair haphazardly highlighted blond. Apr 5, 2016. . There was an error processing your request. The missing items included Joann's purse, car, both her and Alex's winter jackets, and the diaper bag. Her husband Andrew's mother expected Joann to arrive quickly, since they only lived a few minutes away. Police identified the pair as Joann and Alex Katrinak. On December 15, 1994, Joann Katrinak and her three-month-old son Alex disappeared without a trace from their home in Catasauqua, Pa. Patricia Rorrer, the ex-girlfriend of Katrinak's husband, was convicted of the murders and has maintained her innocence for 20 years while serving life behind bars. Image credit: Episode screen capture from, - Sarah OConnor: Joann Katrinaks Mother, - Det. She did buy a .22 before. 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. Charles Robert, the 3-month-old son she had with Gary Gabard, died of sudden infant death syndrome; Patricia found him blue in his crib. A few eyewitnesses who didnt testify at her initial trial also back her statements of being in North Carolina on that fateful day, but nothing has been proven. God Bless each of you. 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 . Three days later, Joann had plans to pick up her mother-in-law, Veronica Katrinak, to go Christmas shopping. Mitochondrial DNA is the small circular chromosome found inside mitochondria. Most convictions were procured through microscopic hair comparison which has been debunked as junk science today. Her alibi about going to the club, called Cowboys Nitelife, got fuzzy when investigators discovered she hadnt signed the guest book on that day. It was later believed that his recollection was keen, since he'd been the one to dress her posthumously. Its proximity to the stable she'd managed made an undeniable association to her. $4.99/mo. Media galore. She was born on July 27, 1942, in Henry County, Va., to Edward Rorrer and Susie Morrison Rorrer. You have permission to edit this article. Shes extremely, extremely happy with the baby. It was a pretty big deal, and i was excited enough to call everyone I knew. . After relocating to Pennsylvania, Patricia met the 6-foot-2-inch Andrew in a restaurant. They released a list of cases affected by it. Movies/Documentaries Murder in Lehigh Valley Forensic Files: A Woman Scorned Deadly Women: Green-Eyed Monsters. She fought for her life and had defensive wounds including a broken nose and a broken finger. Select "match any" to find at least one field. Very true - I can't remember if the show went through that. 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. He said she did own a firearm, with its serial numbers filed off. Joann was fun, likable, beautiful, always happy, said her sister-in-law Cindy Wiard. Plus, he had only a minimal life insurance policy on Joann and he passed polygraphs, according to The FBI Files: Family Secrets. This had been taken just 11 days before Joann's disappearance. 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. Since then our team has proven that Patricia is innocent. 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. Shes just extremely happy with Andy, her brother, Michael OConnor, told the media. The phone wire was located at the opposite end of the basement, which was dark. Combine keywords and attributes to find specific items. Here is the link https://www.amazon.com/Convenient-Suspect-Investigation-Railroading-Innocent/dp/B0777SGHL4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tammy%20mal&qid=1588982960&sr=8-1&fbclid=IwAR0xwJARGyijcn3BqdWAzXSX0l9C7kM-9UtBxQio4AsMv62neDLzggK1IrI. Walmart woe. The prosecution alleged that Patricia called the Katrinaks house from a pay phone in Pennsylvania. I was able to email with Patricia via the PrisonConnect platform around Christmastime. It's shocking to think that Patricia Rorrer, being a mother, could end the life of an infant. The system is broken sending innocent people to prison! Patricia is and has been fighting that she is innocent from the very beginning. PATRICIA LYNNE RORRER Appellant No. Mizgerd said Rorrer is aware the show is airing and is hopeful it may bring new attention to her case. Both sides agree Joann hung up on Patricia. In 1995 DNA testing was brand new. Sad part is this could be your mother, father, kids, all love ones and friends! She is sitting in Muncey Women's Correctional Facility for over 23 years now for something. The victim in this crime had a hair clutched in her right hand, and three pieces of fingernail found on her body, none of which has ever been tested. Criminals aren't always the smartest folks - this area highlights the common (and reoccurring) mistakes they make. Wow this episode was featured on Forensic Files. [1] The mitochondria, and thus mitochondrial DNA, are passed exclusively from mother to offspring through the egg cell. 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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. For more on the Katrinak murder case, you can watch Autopsy Six: A Fatal Attraction for free on YouTube. And dance instructor William Jarrett couldnt remember whether she attended his dance class at the club the night of Joanns disappearance. Value of cutting back on your screen time, What the Tech? Moreover, Patricia had been accused of breaking into barns, stealing horses, and underfeeding the ones she cared for charges that never stuck. 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. When it was only able to fire once, Rorrer had to resort to bludgeoning her victim. 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. On Instagram, I found a post for a two-part Win at All Costs podcast featuring journalism professor Bill Mousheys interviews with Patricia Rorrer from prison in December 2019. Rorrer has appealed her conviction several times and her supporters believe additional DNA evidence testing may be the key to proving her innocence. Four months later, when their bodies were found in a lonely patch of woods, the police would launch a three-year investigation leading to the arrest of Patricia Lynne Rorrera young mother who had never met . This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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. Further, an early FBI report said the hairs found in the car had no roots which contain the DNA suggesting an evidence switcheroo. Andrew's involvement in the latter theory was dismissed when his alibi checked out. However, a former boyfriend stated that she did own a .22 caliber chrome-plated semi-automatic weapon. Around April 1995, the cold and badly decomposed remains of 26-year-old Joann Katrinak and her 3.5-month-old toddler Alex Katrinak were recovered from the woods in Heidelberg Township, Pennsylvania. Why was the jury never told that Patricia Rorrer was under surveillance in North Carolina at the time of the crime? This is for them also and freeing an innocent woman! Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There is a 2-part episode on Wrong Man that just came out this year. Read more of his work here or find him on Twitter @tsokol. While the police are still investigating the murder of your wife and child? An early childhood introd Patricia Rorrer: Under the Microscope: Patty Rorrer is convicted of the kidnapping and murder of her ex-boyfriend's wife and infant son, but "Wrong Man" investigators discover that the case is not so clear cut. Um why is that? Prosecutors offered Patricia a plea deal that would take the death penalty off the table, but she declined. Neely said the first officer on the scene didn't believe Rorrer committed the crime. A young mother and her infant son suddenly went missing just before Christmas in 1994. The episode made a special point about locating the photograph of Patricia Rorrer with dyed blonde hair. It's been more than 20 years since Patricia Rorrer was convicted of killing her ex-boyfriend's wife, Joann Katrinak, and Katrinak's baby. Our team of volunteers are committed to helping Patricia. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Patricia was arrested in North Carolina in June of 1997. It addresses each of these issues (better than I can do, certainly). Back in March of 2017, Investigation Discovery ran Murder in Lehigh Valley: Keith Morrison Investigates which questioned the conviction of . And Patricia wasnt all edges. Both were deceased. Patty Rorrer is convicted of the kidnapping and murder of her ex-boyfriends wife and infant son, but Wrong Man investigators discover that the case is not so clear cut. TV-14 Information Genre Documentary Released 2022 Run Time 42 min Rated TV-14 Languages Original Audio English . And because some of Patricias advocates have suggested Andrew Katrinak had a motive for murder, I checked into whether he had a life insurance payout to gain upon Joanns demise. Her book tells the truth and the real story of this case. Is to get Patricia a fair trial that will prove her innocence, and give justice to Joann and Alex who died a horrific death. Starring Keith Morrison. There is another question, though: Can anyone say . Patricia Rorrer is serving a life sentence, convicted of driving 500 miles to kill her ex-boyfriend's new wife and his baby. Where are the missing 4 hairs? On Thursday, December 15, 1994, Joann Katrinak and her three-month-old son, Alex, went missing from their Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, home. 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. Counsel for Patricia Rorrer, 52, . An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Rorrer is incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution Muncy, a prison for women in Clinton Township, Pennsylvania. This proves that whatever hair root was DNA tested and matched to me could not have been one of the hairs taken from Joann's car. Flaw in reasoning. But if that's the main evidence against her, it seems awfully weak. S5 E7: Patricia Rorrer sits in prison for brutally murdering her ex-boyfriend's wife and baby out of spite. Patricia defaulted on her mortgage and then returned to North Carolina, where she eventually moved in with a boyfriend named Brian Ward. Here was some other evidence mentioned in the Forensic Files episode: A forensic entomologist examined insect activity on the victims. Her book tells the truth and the real story of this case. I knew when Andy got married and I was happy for him. As for Joanns parents, her father died a year after the murder. "The DA threatened if he ever said that to anybody he would never work in law enforcement again," Neely said. Why did the police not look into these things? The killer was Patricia Rorrer, the jealous ex-girlfriend of Joann's husband, Andrew. I was so excited that I called everyone, and Joanne picked up the phone and she said Andy is married, and I said I know, then she said we have a baby, and I said yea I know, then she said dont ever call here again. Some who still believe in Patricia Rorrer's innocence say it was long enough for him to stage the scene. She was thus sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole, plus an added 10-20 years for the kidnapping charges, to be served consecutively. 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. Investigation Discovery is profiling the murder of Joann Katrinak and her infant son. Patricia was living back in North Carolina when the double murders occurred, yet investigators questioned her nonetheless. Witness also recalled Rorrer's mom trying to hide a gun. The victim in this crime had a hair clutched in her right hand, and three pieces of fingernail found on her body, none of which has ever been tested. Pat Rorrer received a sentence of life imprisonment for her crime. After Joann Katrinak, the wife of Patricias former flame, turned up dead along with her infant son, prosecutors suspected Patricia. Hair we go. Because when she did, she quickly began to realize that there was a lot more to the story than the public ever knew. My kid has had 99th percentile head circumference since birth. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I am innocent of these crimes, and I should not have lost the best years of my life in a prison cell. ", "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. She claimed that shed spent that fateful day at a tanning salon and a country music club, but suspicion mounted when the guest book for the latter didnt have her name and a photo shed taken 11 days prior showed her naturally brown hair dyed blonde.
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