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Mary Whitaker

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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  • http://www.wkbw.com/news/crime/Woman-Fought-With-Attackers-During-Deadly-Robbery-272389041.html
  • WNY News: 2 men charged in violinist's murder
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    Victim Details

    Mary E Whitaker

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Westfield

    NY

    2014-08-20

    61

    Mary

    Whitaker

    11/17/2025

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