About the Case:
On Friday, August 19, 1983, the bodies of Joan Zwingman and Christine Pilczak were recovered from the Chesapeake Bay by the Coast Guard and transported to the Coast Guard Station on Ferry Road. Pilot Boat operators had notified the Coast Guard of two bodies floating in the water. Investigators were able to discover both victims traveled from New Jersey to Virginia Beach to attend a convention related to their employment. The victims had been seen the night before, August 18, 1983 at 7:00 pm.
Both women were not wearing clothing made for swimming. They had sustained injuries prior to their death. Joan and Christine died from drowning and the case ruled a homicide.
- Case Type:
- Homicide
- Incident Date:
- 08/19/1983
- Location:
- Chesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach
- Status:
- Active
