Mary E. Whitaker, a 61-year-old accomplished violinist with the Westchester Philharmonic, tragically lost her life on August 20, 2014, at her summer home in Westfield, New York. Whitaker, who also performed with the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, was known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her art. On the fateful day, two men, Jonathan Conklin and Charles Sanford, approached her home with the intent to rob her. Sanford knocked on Whitaker's door under the pretense of needing to use t
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