Penny Krajeski

Murdered

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Case Description
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Who killed Penny?
On a hot July day...
Penny Krajeski was found brutally murdered in her Chicago apartment. Penny was living there alone, and had just been emancipated from her family. Her body was in the apartment alone for days, until police discovered her. The apartment had no signs of forced entry, but there was a sign of a struggle.

You never get over it, said Nancy Galanti. 35 years later and here I am still crying.

Penny's sisters Nancy and Paula are still searching for any information ab ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Penny Krajeski

    February 23, 2023

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Chicago

    IL

    1984-07-04

    1965-10-31

    18

    Penny

    Krajeski

    Victim

    No

    10/24/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (1)
    Does anyone know if there is going to be a memorial for Penny? I think it would be nice for us to co... ...Read More
    01/18/2023