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Michael Condon

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Jul 08, 1982

Victim Details

Michael Condon

Male

White / Caucasian

Manhattan

NY

1982-07-08

34

Michael

Condon

07/11/2026

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In the summer of 1982, a heated argument shattered the lives of a couple in their Manhattan apartment. The dispute between 34-year-old transit police officer Michael Condon and his girlfriend, 28-year-old fashion model Catherine Reilly, ended in a tragic and violent murder-suicide. The couple had been together for about a year, and those who knew them were unaware of any significant troubles in their relationship.

On July 8th, the argument within their shared home escalated to a fatal con ...
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  • UPI: Blue Nun model has violent temper
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