ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Brittanee Drexel was a 17-year-old Gates-Chili High School student on spring break with friends when she went missing on April 25, 2009. It took more than 13 years for police to arrest the Florida man they believe to be responsible, charging him with murder, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct. 2009 On April […]
Author: Dan Gross
Timeline: Brittanee Drexel disappearance
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Brittanee Drexel was a 17-year-old Gates-Chili High School student on spring break with friends when she went missing on April 25, 2009. It took more than 13 years for police to arrest the Florida man they believe to be responsible, charging him with murder, kidnapping, and criminal sexual conduct. 2009 On April […]
‘Harmonica Pete’: World War II veteran known for playing national anthem at sporting events dies at 98
FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC/WFLA) — Pete DuPre, a World War II veteran known as “Harmonica Pete” for playing the national anthem at sporting events across the country and around the world, died Tuesday. He was 98 years old. DuPre’s family made the announcement on Facebook. Funeral arrangements have not been set yet. DuPre served as an […]