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Courtlandt Gross

Case from Villanova, PA dated Jul 16, 1982

Victim Details

Courtlandt S. Gross

Male

White / Caucasian

Villanova

PA

1982-07-16

77

Courtlandt

Gross

07/11/2026

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Courtlandt S. Gross, a 77-year-old aerospace pioneer and former president of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, was tragically murdered on July 16, 1982, in Villanova, Pennsylvania. Alongside him, his 72-year-old wife, Alexandra, and their 69-year-old housekeeper, Catherine VanderVeur, were also found dead in their home. The victims were discovered by a roofing contractor who came to work at their residence and found the bodies at the back door. The police investigation revealed that the trio had be ...
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