This is part 2 of our series on the deadly duo of Patricia Columbo and Frank DeLuca, who killed Columbo's family in 1976. We discuss how the toxic romance between Patty and DeLuca led them to plan and carry out the murder of Patty's parents and younger brother.

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“Patty Columbo, Frank DeLuca up for Parole Again in Elk Grove Village Murders.” Daily Herald, 10 Jan. 2017, https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170110/news/170119902/.

“Patty Columbo Seeks Parole for Elk Grove Killings -- Again.” Daily Herald, 25 Mar. 2014, https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20140325/news/140328966/.

Press, The Associated. “Patricia Columbo Speaks from Jail.” The Quad-City Times, 7 May 2006, https://qctimes.com/news/state-and-regional/patricia-columbo-speaks-from-jail/article_5b420d08-d866-58ce-8b6f-46692ee7203b.html.

“A Young Woman and Her Married Lover Kill Her Family.” HISTORY, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/a-young-woman-and-her-married-lover-kill-her-family. Accessed 26 Aug. 2023.

“Officials: Columbo Should Never Get Parole for Killing Family in Elk Grove.” Daily Herald, 19 May 2011, https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110519/news/705189838/.

“Images: Historic Photos from Patty Columbo Case.” Daily Herald, 19 May 2011, https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110519/news/705199980/.

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