Columbo, Patricia (1957–)
Columbo, Patricia (1957–)
American murderer. Born 1957; dau. of Frank and Mary Columbo.
With boyfriend Frank Deluca, murdered her parents and 13-year-old brother Michael in their Illinois home (May 1976); tried with Deluca (1977), found guilty and sentenced to 200-300 years in prison.
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