Amelia Zelko

Missing

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Amelia "Molly" Zelko, aged 47, disappeared on the night of September 25, 1957, in Joliet, Illinois. Zelko, a businesswoman and journalist, was well-known as the co-owner and business manager of *The Spectator*, a local weekly newspaper. The publication frequently covered stories on organized crime, political corruption, and gambling—subjects that Zelko was passionate about exposing.

On the night of her disappearance, Zelko left the newspaper office around 11:30 p.m. and was believed ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 25, 1957
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Victim Details

Jan 26, 2016

Nov 06, 2023

Amelia

Zelko

114

47

64 inches

66 inches

118 lbs

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Sep 25, 1957

Joliet

Illinois

Will County

24520

Illinois State Police - District 5

Lockport

Illinois

Will County

60441

16648 South Broadway Street, Illinois

8157266377

State

Law Enforcement

Illinois State Police - District 5

Brown

Brown

Brown

09/24/2024


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Is anyone aware if there has been a candlelight vigil organized for Amelia? I think it would be a be... ...Read More
08/16/2024
Hello all,
I am currently writing a story on the murder of Amelia Zelko and am seeking any inform... ...Read More

05/04/2023
We need your help in solving the case of Amelia, who has been missing for weeks now. Despite continu... ...Read More
01/31/2023
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