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Catina Lynn Newmaster, a 25-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on August 25, 1998, in Poughkeepsie, New York. Her death was linked to Kendall Francois, a serial killer responsible for the murders of multiple women in the area between 1996 and 1998. Francois was indicted for her murder on September 4, 1998, as authorities continued their search for victims at his residence.
Francois was formally charged with eight counts of first-degree murder, eight counts of second-degree murder, ...Read More
Francois was formally charged with eight counts of first-degree murder, eight counts of second-degree murder, ...Read More
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Catina Newmaster
Female
Poughkeepsie
NY
1998-08
25
Catina
Newmaster
11/20/2025
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Did anyone else find the search process at Francois' residence particularly chilling? From what I've... ...Read More
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
I've been following the tragic case of Catina Lynn Newmaster, and it just breaks my heart thinking a... ...Read More
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
