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Richard Pepe

Death by Force
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Richard Rick Pepe

    Male

    Ridley-township

    PA

    1993-04-21

    36

    Richard

    Pepe

    11/09/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm really struck by the fact that Hope Popoleo's mother testified that Hope and Wyrick had never ev... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Richard Pepe and Hope Popoleo? I can't stop thinking abou... ...Read More
    08/15/2023
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