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May 1, 2008:Deborah Jeane Palfrey was found dead in Florida in a suspected suicide. Her body was found in a small storage shed near her mother's mobile home in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Police say there was a handwritten suicide note, but did not disclose its contents.
In a press conference, police stated that Palfrey had hung herself with a nylon rope. She was discovered by her 76 year old mother, who immediately called 911.
Palfrey, known as the "DC Madam", was convicted of running a prostitution ring on April 15, 2008. The week long trial included testimony from 13 former 'escorts' who testified against her. She was found guilty of money laundering and racketeering.
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- Lived in Escondido, California
- Former owner of Pamela Martin and Associates alleged prostitution ring
- Palfrey says services offered were legal
- Arrested in 1990 for prostitution
- Born: 1956, Charleroi, Pennsylvania
- 52 years old
- Convicted: April 15, 2008
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