“The Columbo Murders”-Family Betrayed

In 1976, 19-year-old Patricia Columbo and her 39-year-old boyfriend, Frank DeLuca, brutally murdered her parents, Frank and Mary, and her 13-year-old brother, Michael, in their Elk Grove Village home.

The murders, driven by Columbo’s toxic relationship with DeLuca and deep family conflict, shocked the community. Both were sentenced to over 300 years in prison.

Despite numerous attempts for parole, Columbo remains incarcerated, with her parole repeatedly denied due to lack of remorse. DeLuca died in prison in 2023.

The case continues to draw attention due to its brutality and ongoing parole battles