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Dena Vanvoorhis

Case from Boca-raton, FL dated Jul 10, 2022

Victim Details

Dena Vanvoorhis

Female

White / Caucasian

Boca-raton

FL

2022-07-10

65

Dena

Vanvoorhis

07/12/2026

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Dena Vanvoorhis, aged 65, tragically lost her life on July 10, 2022, in Boca Raton, Florida. The incident was a shocking murder-suicide that sent ripples through the community. Dena was visiting her mother when she was ambushed and killed by her own son, Wayne Pfeister. The attack occurred at a residence on NW 3rd Terrace, where Wayne Pfeister brutally assaulted his mother before taking his own life. The details of the autopsy revealed the extent of the horrific assault, highlighting the brutali ...
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  • BocaNewsNow.com: MURDER SUICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN BOCA RATON ATTACK
  • WPTV: Police: Murder-suicide in Boca Raton involved family on vacation
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    I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this tragedy and keep coming back to the moment when other... ...Read More
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    I wanted to touch on the impact of Marsy's Law in this unbelievably tragic situation. While I comple... ...Read More
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