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Patrick Galvani, 81, Charged in 1982 Killing of Wife After Cold Case Reopened

Prosecutors cite undisclosed recent developments that revived the long-stalled investigation.

Overview

  • Foster City Police say they arrested Galvani in San Francisco on Nov. 24 and booked him on a murder charge.
  • Jail records show he is held without bail, with a court appearance set for Jan. 15, 2026.
  • Authorities have not revealed what new information prompted the filing after decades of reviews.
  • Alison Galvani, now a Yale professor, thanked investigators and said she long feared her father used her as bait.
  • Defense attorney Douglas Horngrad insists the evidence is unchanged and predicts exoneration, while DA Stephen Wagstaffe says the case is strong.