Obituary of Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald DeFeo Jr.

Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr. (born September 26, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York) was a criminal who was known for being a mass murderer in Amityville, Long Island, New York. He as famously convicted for the 1974 killings of his father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters. The events were the inspiration for the book and film versions of “The Amityville Horror.” Ronald died on March 12, 2021 and his death was because of an unknown reason. He died in prison at age 69.

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Ronald DeFeo Jr. Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: DeFeo Jr., Ronald
Common Name: Ronald DeFeo Jr.
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Birth Date: September 26, 1951
Age: 69 (at death)
Also Known As: Ron, Ronny
Occupation: Criminal

Net Worth: $1-$5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Violet
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Ronald's Family Tree

Birth Name: Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr.
Father: Ronald DeFeo Sr. (1930-1974)
Mother: Louise DeFeo (1931-1974
Brother(s):

John Matthew DeFeo (1965-1974)
Marc DeFeo (1962-1974)

Sister(s):

Dawn DeFeo (1956-1974)
Allison DeFeo (1961-1974)

Spouse/Partner:

Geraldine Gates (married 1989-divorced 1993)
Barbara Puco (married 1994-divorced 1999)
Nissa Burkhalter (married 2012-divorced 2015)

Death Notice:

Date: March 12 2021 at age 69
Place: Albany, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Undisclosed reason

Category Tags:

Criminal American Born on September 26th Born in 1951 Born in New York Died in 2021 Died at age 69 Died from Undisclosed reason

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"Ronald DeFeo Jr. was known for leading a troubled professional life, marked by his involvement in real estate and multiple failed business ventures, before committing a heinous crime that resulted in the tragic deaths of his entire family. (V)"

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