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Richard Pepe

Case from Ridley-township, PA dated Apr 21, 1993

Victim Details

Richard Rick Pepe

Male

Ridley-township

PA

1993-04-21

36

Richard

Pepe

07/21/2026

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On April 21, 1993, Richard Pepe, a 36-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, was tragically murdered at the Pennant Sports Bar in Ridley Township, PA. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM when Teryl Wyrick, armed with a .38 caliber revolver, entered the bar. Wyrick was reportedly upset that his ex-girlfriend, Hope Popoleo, was dating another man. Believing Pepe to be Hope's new partner, Wyrick shot him in the neck at close range. Pepe was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries th ...
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    I'm really struck by the fact that Hope Popoleo's mother testified that Hope and Wyrick had never ev... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the case of Richard Pepe and Hope Popoleo? I can't stop thinking abou... ...Read More
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