Public's Help Sought In Cold Case Murder Of Larkspur Grandmother

LARKSPUR, CA – Authorities are seeking the public's help in finding the killer of a 92-year-old grandmother found stabbed to death 25 years ago in her Larkspur apartment.

This week is the 25th anniversary of the 1993 murder of Ursula "Ursie" Cinollo. Although her murder remains a cold case, the Central Marin Police Authority continues to search for additional information about the crime and the identity of her killer.

"Ursie's grandchildren and great grandchildren remain heartbroken over her senseless death," police said in a statement. "We hope that even after 25 years someone will do the right thing, come forward, and help us solve this case."

Cinollo was found stabbed to death on June 12, 1993 inside her Lincoln Village apartment in Larkspur Landing by her son-in-law when he went to check on her, according to the Central Marin Police Authority. She had been recovering from hip surgery and the family became concerned when she didn't answer her phone.

Police said there were no signs of forced entry and nothing appeared to be disturbed or missing from her apartment.

Cinollo was born on Oct. 22, 1900 in San Francisco. She was one of 13 children born to Michael Finn and Mary Dullea. Her father had been a player, manager and owner of the San Francisco Pioneers, one of the first professional baseball teams in San Francisco.

Cinollo, who was a survivor of the 1906 earthquake, attended Presentation High School in San Francisco. She later married Evo Cinollo and had one daughter, Maryann. After retirement and the death of her husband in 1980, she moved to Larkspur in order be closer to her daughter's family.

Police said she was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She volunteered her time with organizations that advocated for and supported single parents in need, veterans and the homeless.

Anyone with information about Cinollo's death was asked to contact Central Marin investigators at 415-927-5150 or TIPS@centralmarinpolice.org. Tipsters may also leave a voicemail at 415-927-TIPS (8477).

Photos via Central Marin Police Authority