According to the authorities, Wayne Pfeister (right) is responsible for the brutal murder of his mother, Dena Vanvoorhis (left).
Newly released autopsy findings shed light on the horrific and tragic murder of Dena Vanvoorhis in Boca Raton. The details reveal the extent of the brutal assault inflicted upon her by her own son, Wayne Pfeister. The incident occurred on July 10, 2022, at a residence on NW 3rd Terrace, sending shockwaves throughout the community.
The Unsettling Sequence of Events
Wayne Pfeister, who identified himself as a traveling nurse on social media, defied the ban imposed on him and attended a family gathering at the Vanvoorhis home. A heated altercation ensued between Pfeister and his mother, ultimately leading to her untimely demise. In a disturbing turn of events, Pfeister took his own life as the Boca Raton SWAT team entered the premises. With the absence of a suspect to apprehend, the Boca Raton Police Department aimed to shield the grieving family by refraining from releasing a detailed affidavit of probable cause.
Unveiling the Horrific Injuries
BocaNewsNow.com took proactive steps to acquire public information through multiple requests. As a result, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner recently disclosed crucial details about Pfeister’s suicide, which we reported earlier. Now, the Medical Examiner has provided an account of Vanvoorhis’ death, confirming the truly harrowing nature of the incident. The autopsy report paints a gruesome picture, revealing that Vanvoorhis endured severe beatings, stabbings, and chemical burns.
The Appalling Autopsy Report
According to the medical examiner’s report, Vanvoorhis suffered extensive injuries including lacerations to her forehead, nose, eyelids, cheeks, and scalp. Cranial fractures, crushed frontal cerebral lobes, and hemorrhages were also noted, indicating the extent of the violence she endured. The most disturbing revelation was a 17-centimeter incision on her neck, cutting through muscles and veins. Chemical burns were observed on the thyroid cartilage, adding another layer of horror to the tragic events.