Carol Ann Dougherty | |
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Died | October 22, 1962 Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania, United States |
Known for | Unsolved murder case |
Carol Ann Dougherty was a 9-year-old girl who was raped and murdered in Bristol, Pennsylvania, United States, on October 22, 1962. Her body was found in St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church, where she had stopped to pray on her way to return library books. The case remains unsolved.
On the afternoon of October 22, 1962, Carol Ann Dougherty left her home in Bristol Township to return books to the Bristol Free Library. [1] She rode her bicycle to the library, but stopped at St. Mark's Church along the way, as was her habit to say a prayer when passing. [1] When she did not return home by 4:30 PM, her parents became worried and went looking for her. [2] Carol's father, Frank Dougherty, found her body on a landing leading to the choir loft of the church around 6:00 PM. [2] She had been sexually assaulted and strangled to death. [2] Police determined she was likely attacked around 3:35 PM. [3]
The initial investigation was conducted jointly by Bristol police, led by Chief Vincent Faragalli, and Pennsylvania State Police. [4] Evidence collected included pubic hairs found in Carol's hand. [4] Several suspects were investigated over the years, including:
Despite extensive investigation, including polygraph tests and grand jury testimony, no one was ever charged with the crime. [4]
The case was re-examined several times over the decades, including:
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