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Halloween Horror: Investigating the 2004 Napa Valley Murders

On Halloween night 2004, two roommates were brutally murdered in their Napa Valley, California home. Nearly a year after the killings, DNA evidence would lead to the killer's identification and arrest

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Mike Dickson
Oct 06, 2024
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Every year, Napa Valley, California, famous for its scenery and top-notch vineyards, attracts visitors seeking tranquility and relaxation. It is a region associated with wealth and peaceful living. However, on Halloween night in 2004, the quiet serenity was shattered when a brutal and senseless attack left two young women murdered and a community grasping for answers.

Adriane Insogna and Leslie Mazzara were two women navigating adulthood and carving out their paths. Adriane excelled as an engineer with a bright future. This profession enabled her to utilize her talents and love for building. While Leslie, a former beauty queen, recently relocated to Napa to start fresh and be closer to her mother.

Adriane and Leslie recently settled into a home on Dorset Street with their roommate, Lauren Meanza. The three women had unique aspirations and had developed a close-knit friendship. They enjoyed each other's company, creating a household filled with laughter and camaraderie as they…

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