Dorothea Puente: America's Most Dangerous Woman

Recounts the chilling story of Dorothea Puente, an American woman who posed as a kind elderly caregiver while secretly being a serial killer. She ran a boarding house for vulnerable seniors and homeless individuals, stealing their social security checks and pensions before murdering and dismembering them. Her crimes were uncovered after a social worker reported a missing resident, Alvaro Montoya, leading police to find seven bodies buried in her yard. Although Puente initially evaded capture and feigned innocence, she was eventually arrested, revealing a long history of fraud and manipulation, including disguising herself as older to appear harmless.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/crimenight1Produced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/