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Christine Tortoro – 6 of Clubs, Connecticut

In 1988, 21-year-old Christine was found murdered in Hartford, Connecticut. Almost immediately, rumors started swirling about who could be responsible for her death. But most rumors always have a source — and if you look hard enough, sometimes, you can find a thread of truth. Follow that thread, and you might find the killer.

Christine Tortoro - 6 of Clubs - Connecticut

Courtesy of Connecticut State Department of Corrections

Episode Info

If you have any information on the location of Samantha or about the murder of Christine Tortoro in the early morning hours of August 26th, 1988, please call the Connecticut Cold Case Tip Line at 1-866-623-8058, or you can email tips to cold.case@ct.gov. You could be eligible for a $20,000 reward.

To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.org

Police searching for evidence.

Police searching for evidence. Courtesy: Hartford Police Department
Authorities at the crime scene at Riverside Park.

Authorities at the crime scene at Riverside Park. Courtesy: Hartford Police Department
Evidence photo.

Evidence photo. Courtesy: Hartford Police Department
A photo of the crime scene where Christine’s body was found.

A photo of the crime scene where Christine’s body was found. Courtesy: Hartford Police Department
The multi-family home that “Anthony,” “Sarah,” “Alex,” and “Samantha” lived in at the time of Christine’s death.

The multi-family home that “Anthony,” “Sarah,” “Alex,” and “Samantha” lived in at the time of Christine’s death. Courtesy: Google
A map of key places in Christine’s case.

A map of key places in Christine’s case. Courtesy: Google, audiochuck staff, and the Hartford Police Department.
Riverside Park in 2023.

Riverside Park in 2023. Courtesy: audiochuck staff

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