Murder Of Two Police Officers, The Night Of The Devil.

Murder Of Two Police Officers, The Night Of The Devil. Special Episode, Digitally Remastered. In August 1963, the Angel Lounge in New Jersey bore witness to a gruesome crime as Sgt. Peter Voto and Officer Gary Tedesco were fatally shot. One of the assailants met his fate just days later, while the other faced arrest, conviction, and a death sentence. Eventually, the death penalty was commuted, leading to his release. Murder Of Two Police Officers, The Night Of The Devil. Joining us as our special guest is Patty Tedesco, sister of the late Lodi NJ Police Officer Gary Tedesco. Patty provides a firsthand account of the murder, its profound impact on her family, and the community at large in New Jersey. This harrowing murder case also served as the inspiration for the book, "Night of the Devil." Murder Of Two Police Officers, one was her brother. In August 1963, Sgt. Peter Voto and Officer Gary Tedesco were brutally killed at the Angel Lounge, a local pub. One of the murderers met his end a few days later, while the other was apprehended, convicted, and sentenced to death. However, the death penalty was later commuted, and he was subsequently released. Patty Tedesco, the sister of Lodi NJ Police Officer Gary Tedesco, joins us as our guest. Patty shares her perspective on the murder, its lasting impact on her family, and its reverberations throughout New Jersey. The gripping tale of this crime was immortalized in the book, "Night of the Devil." Murder Of Two Police Officers, in NJ. Sergeant Peter Voto and Officer Gary Tedesco lost their lives in August 1963 while responding to a disturbance call at the Angel Lounge, a local pub. The suspects, who were former convicts in their mid-20s, had recently committed a robbery in Brooklyn, New York. To celebrate, they partied at the Angel Lounge, consuming copious amounts of alcohol and barbiturates, causing multiple noise complaints from neighbors. When Officers Tedesco and Voto arrived to quell the disturbance, they were viciously attacked, and their service weapon was seized. The assailants proceeded to pistol-whip the officers and ultimately shot them to death. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com . Follow us on MeWe , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook . Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer . Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website . Murder Of Two Police Officers, The Night Of The Devil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.