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Ina Persinger

Case from Chester, PA dated Jun 01, 1957

Victim Details

Ina B. Persinger

Female

Chester

PA

1957-06-01

30

Ina

Persinger

06/27/2026

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Ina Persinger, a 30-year-old woman from Chester, PA, tragically died on June 1, 1957. The circumstances surrounding her death were investigated thoroughly, leading to the arrest and conviction of John Mason Sutton, also known as Gene Hurley. Sutton was charged with first-degree murder for the gunshot killing of Persinger. The case heavily relied on circumstantial evidence and the testimony of a fellow prisoner, Wasyl Towber, who claimed Sutton confessed to the crime while they were incarcerated ...
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