Episode
Joseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
34:31
Published: Wed Mar 01 2023
Description
Our card this week is Joseph Pellicci, the Jack of Hearts from Connecticut. Joseph Pellicci was a father of three and a successful restaurateur when he was abducted and shot to death in 1973. Everyone in Stamford, Connecticut seems to know who’s responsible. The real mystery is...why hasn’t anyone ever been charged with his murder? Anyone with information about Joseph Pellicci’s murder is encouraged to call Stamford police at 203-977-4444. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com. To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.org Follow The Deck on social media and join Ashley’s community by texting (317) 733-7485 to stay up to date on what's new!
Chapters
Father of three and successful restaurateur, Joseph Polici was abducted and shot to death in 1973 in Stamford, Connecticut.
00:00 - 01:49 (01:49)
Summary
Father of three and successful restaurateur, Joseph Polici was abducted and shot to death in 1973 in Stamford, Connecticut. Despite everyone knowing who was responsible, no one has ever been charged with his murder.
EpisodeJoseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
PodcastThe Deck
The disappearance of Joe Morrissey led to suspicions that Fernando could be behind it due to his sketchy behavior on the day of the disappearance.
01:49 - 06:27 (04:38)
Summary
The disappearance of Joe Morrissey led to suspicions that Fernando could be behind it due to his sketchy behavior on the day of the disappearance.
EpisodeJoseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
PodcastThe Deck
Joshua gave permission for police to search his car, the right back seat was still soaking wet from the car wash debacle.
06:27 - 15:48 (09:21)
Summary
Joshua gave permission for police to search his car, the right back seat was still soaking wet from the car wash debacle. There was a man who was new to the neighborhood who reported seeing three guys on the side of the road, outside of a car, talking.
EpisodeJoseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
PodcastThe Deck
The case of Joe Helt is a mystery as although police were convinced from near day one that they knew what led up to Joe's murder, who was behind it, and to some extent how it happened, the aftermath of it was steeped in mystery.
15:48 - 26:31 (10:42)
Summary
The case of Joe Helt is a mystery as although police were convinced from near day one that they knew what led up to Joe's murder, who was behind it, and to some extent how it happened, the aftermath of it was steeped in mystery.
EpisodeJoseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
PodcastThe Deck
A brother's murder case remains unsolved, and investigators are still trying to find answers.
26:31 - 32:42 (06:11)
Summary
A brother's murder case remains unsolved, and investigators are still trying to find answers. Despite a statement to the police, documents outlining the sister's involvement in the case are missing and some investigators believe they were getting close to an arrest.
EpisodeJoseph Pellicci (Jack of Hearts, Connecticut)
PodcastThe Deck
Toni Pellicci reminisces about her brother Joe and the family's efforts to keep his memory alive after he was murdered in 1984.
32:42 - 34:28 (01:45)
Summary
Toni Pellicci reminisces about her brother Joe and the family's efforts to keep his memory alive after he was murdered in 1984. The family is asking for anyone with information about the case to come forward and help keep the spark of hope alive.