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Frank Richard Frankie Balistreri

Case from Tustin, CA dated Oct 24, 1988

Victim Details

Frank Richard Frankie Balistreri AKA Frank Balisterire

Male

Tustin

CA

1988-10-24

8

Frank

Richard Frankie Balistreri

07/10/2026

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Frank Richard "Frankie" Balistreri, an 8-year-old boy from Tustin, California, tragically passed away on October 24, 1988. The circumstances surrounding his death have been a subject of investigation and speculation over the years. Frankie was found deceased under mysterious conditions, which prompted a thorough investigation by local authorities.

Initial reports indicated that Frankie's death was not due to natural causes, leading to suspicions of foul play. The investigation revealed se ...
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  • Newspapers.com: Frank Balisterire / Balistreri name correction - Newspapers.com
  • Newspapers.com: Retiree Who Killed Three in Family Dies; Police Find Note part 1 (Balisterire, Barr, Huffman 1988) - Newspapers.com
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