Disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone Jr.

Danielle (Ottobre) Imbo and Richard A. Petrone Jr. are Americans who disappeared together on February 19, 2005, after visiting a bar on Philadelphia’s South Street. Their case remains unsolved.

Danielle Imbo
Born
Danielle Ottobre

August 7, 1970
DisappearedFebruary 19, 2005
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
StatusMissing for 15 years, 5 months and 21 days
Parents
  • John Anthony Ottobre (father)
  • Felice Corsaro (mother)
Richard Petrone Jr.
BornAugust 29, 1969
DisappearedFebruary 19, 2005
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
StatusMissing for 15 years, 5 months and 21 days
Parents
  • Richard A. Petrone Sr. (father)
  • Margaret Sonsini (mother)

Background

Imbo, 34, was a resident of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, and was separated from her husband at the time of her disappearance.[1] Petrone, 35, resided in Philadelphia and worked at his family’s bakery.[2] The couple had been involved in what family and friends describe as an “on again, off again” romantic relationship. [3][4][5]

On the evening of Saturday, February 19, Imbo and Petrone joined another couple for drinks at Abeline's bar and restaurant located at 429 South Street. Witnesses stated that the couple left the bar at about 11:45 p.m. en route to Imbo's New Jersey home. They were last seen walking on South Street toward Petrone's parked vehicle, a 2001 Dodge pick-up truck.[6][7]

Investigation

Imbo, Petrone, and their vehicle were not seen again after the night of February 19. Since their disappearance, there has been no activity on Imbo's or Petrone’s cell phones or personal finances. Imbo had a 2-year old son and Petrone had a teenage daughter.[8] Media accounts state that both had close relationships with their children and families and were unlikely to have voluntarily disappeared.[4][8]

Since 2008, the FBI has been investigating the disappearance as a possible murder for hire but has not named any suspects.[9][10][7]

Media depictions

In 2016, their case was profiled on the podcast The Vanished.[11]

See also

Notes
  1. Malloy, Dennis (20 February 2018). "It's Been 13 Years Since Mount Laurel Woman Went Missing". Ewing, NJ: New Jersey 101.5 Radio. Townsquare Media.
  2. "Petrone Family Seeks Closure in 2005 Cold case". Courier Post Online. Courier Post. 16 February 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  3. Burdo, Allison (19 February 2015). "FBI on Petrone-Imbo Case". NBC 10. NBC Philadelphia. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  4. Flander, Scott (6 June 2005). "A Desperate Search". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia PA.
  5. Pompilio, Natalie (16 February 2006). "Mystery for Police, Agony for Families". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia PA.
  6. Fiorello, Victor (10 February 2016). "It's Been 11 Years Since Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone Vanished". Philadelphia Magazine. Philadelphia PA.
  7. Adamowski, Carrie (20 February 2018). "FBI Seeks Information On 2005 Disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone". FBI, Philadelphia Field Office. FBI. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  8. Nark, Jason (20 February 2010). "5 Years Later, Couple's Disappearance Still a Mystery". Morning Call. Allentown PA.
  9. Nark, Jason (10 February 2015). "Missing Memories: With Son, Girlfriend Gone 10 Years, Families Wonder What Might Have Been". Philadelphia, PA: Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 3.
  10. "Were they Murdered for Money?". ABC 10. ABC 10 Chicago. 6 February 2008. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
  11. "EPISODE 4: RICHARD PETRONE & DANIELLE IMBO". The Vanished Podcast. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
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