In 1972, 17-year-old Dolores Della Penna, a high school student from Philadelphia, vanished just blocks from her home. Known for her kind nature and bright smile, her disappearance shocked her tight-knit community. Days later, disturbing discoveries pointed to a horrifying fate. To this day, questions linger about who was truly behind her tragic end and why justice remains elusive.
Dolores Della Penna
Birth: 12/13/1954 – Death: 07/12/1972
Ethnicity: Caucasian Sex: Female
Height: 5 ft. 3 in. Weight: Not Available
Wearing a rainbow tube top and bell bottom pants
Hometown: Tacony section of Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia County
Crime Scene: Dolores' dismembered remains were found in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. First found was her arm and torso; her legs were found several miles away. Sadly, her head has never been recovered.
Last Known Location Alive: Dolores was out with friends and parted at a trolley stop, as they were taking separate trolleys. The trolley driver confirmed she was on the trolley and disembarked a few blocks from her home.
Injury Description: In addition to the dismemberment, the torso appeared to have been intentionally skinned.
Suspect Description: Incarcerated members of a biker gang pointed fingers at other members, confirming that Dolores was kidnapped and tortured before being killed. Despite the statements of the two inmates, there was not enough evidence to bring charges.
Additional Information: if anyone with information may contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477), texting PPDTIP (773847), or by email to tips@phillypolice.com. You can remain anonymous.
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