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Perla Gatchalian

Case from Mahopac, NY dated Apr 27, 2017

Victim Details

Perla Gatchalian

Female

Mahopac

NY

2017-04-27

75

Perla

Gatchalian

07/16/2026

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In the quiet town of Mahopac, New York, a tragedy unfolded within a family, leaving behind a tale of anger and loss. Perla Gatchalian, a 75-year-old woman, was found deceased in her home on Coventry Circle on April 27, 2017. Gatchalian, who lived with her daughter's family and was a caregiver to her three grandchildren, was discovered after a neighbor, concerned by her absence, alerted the authorities. The initial investigation by the Town of Carmel Police Department quickly determined that her ...
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  • Mahopac woman, 75, killed in apparent homicide - Lohud
  • Man found dead in suicide murdered woman in Mahopac, police say
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    I’ve been reflecting on how deeply Perla's community involvement at the Kohler Center speaks volum... ...Read More
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