Dolores Della Penna
| Dolores Della Penna | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1954 |
| Died |
July 1972 (aged 17) Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Dismemberment |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Student |
| Known for | Murder victim |
Dolores Della Penna (December 13, 1954 – July 1972) was a 17-year-old Philadelphia school girl who was tortured, gang raped, murdered by dismemberment, and beheaded in the Kensington neighborhood in July, 1972.[1]
Her torso and arms were later located in Jackson Township, New Jersey. Her legs were found in adjacent Manchester Township, New Jersey. Her murder is unsolved.
Police theory
Police reports state that Della Penna was killed by drug dealers who believed that her boyfriend had stolen some of their drugs. However, the crime remains unsolved, and this theory is hotly contested.
See also
References
- ↑ Terry, Robert J. (July 10, 1996). "Gory Killing of '72 Solved, Sources Say Arrests Sought In Case That Obsessed Police". Philadelphia Inquirer.
External links
- Gory Killing Of '72 Solved, Sources Say Arrests Sought In Case That Obsessed Police (July 10, 1996)
- Gruesome killing remains unsolved (April 13, 2003)
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