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Mary Mytovich

Case from Trenton, NJ dated Nov 10, 1938

Victim Details

Mary Mytovich

Female

White / Caucasian

Trenton

NJ

1938-11-10

16

Mary

Mytovich

07/19/2026

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On a November night in 1938, 16-year-old Mary Myatovich was with her companion, 20-year-old Vincenzo 'Jim' Tonzillo, parked in a secluded area known as Duck Island, a local lovers' lane. Their evening was shattered by the appearance of a man armed with a 12-gauge shotgun who demanded money. When Tonzillo refused, he was fatally shot.

After witnessing the brutal murder of her companion, Myatovich attempted to flee from the vehicle. She was shot in the lower body as she ran, and then chased ...
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  • Clarence Hill | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
  • Mary Myatovich (1923-1938) - Find a Grave Memorial
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