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Denise Falasca

Case from Closter, NJ dated Jul 14, 1969

Victim Details

Denise Falasca

Female

White / Caucasian

Closter

NJ

1969-07-14

15

Denise

Falasca

07/01/2026

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In the summer of 1969, a shadow fell over the quiet community of Closter, New Jersey, with the tragic death of 15-year-old Denise Falasca. A vibrant and popular white female, Denise was one of five sisters in a close-knit family. On the evening of July 14, 1969, she left her home with plans to meet friends, assuring her family she would return by her 11 p.m. curfew. Witnesses later reported seeing her walking along Old Hook Road in the neighboring town of Emerson around 9 p.m. and possibly getti ...
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    It's truly devastating to think about how heinous Richard Cottingham's actions were, especially when... ...Read More
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