37 - Liminal Space
- Oct 7, 2016
- 1:10:44
- Full Episode
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<p>This week on My Favorite Murder, Karen and Georgia discuss the murder of Peru's Ruth Thalia Sayas after her appearance on a game show, as well as the murderous reign of sweet little old lady Dorothea Puente in Sacramento, CA.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Dorothea Puente, a serial killer, exploited vulnerable elderly tenants for their social security checks before being caught in Sacramento.
Key points
- Summer Collection by Pura. Pura's new summer collection captures fleeting moments and brings the feeling of summer home.
- Live Podcast Shows. Exciting announcements about upcoming live shows in Chicago and Brooklyn.
- Maple Syrup Mystery. A strange smell leads to a health scare involving maple syrup.
- Reality Show Gone Wrong. The tragic story of Ruth Talia Sayas unfolds on a reality show.
- The Dark Side of TV Ratings. Television ratings drive content, but the industry is more profitable than it seems.
- Dorothea Puente's Gruesome Secret. Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house for the elderly, but her tenants mysteriously disappeared.
Episode highlights
- Summer Collection by PuraPura's new summer collection captures fleeting moments and brings the feeling of summer home.“Bring the feeling of summer home.”1:21Oct 7, 2016
- Live Podcast ShowsExciting announcements about upcoming live shows in Chicago and Brooklyn.“We're spreading our seed all over the country.”10:00Oct 7, 2016
- Maple Syrup MysteryA strange smell leads to a health scare involving maple syrup.“You're dying.”21:26Oct 7, 2016
- Reality Show Gone WrongThe tragic story of Ruth Talia Sayas unfolds on a reality show.“What kind of game show is this?”30:44Oct 7, 2016
- The Dark Side of TV RatingsTelevision ratings drive content, but the industry is more profitable than it seems.“They're making billions of dollars because even in like a depression, people still watch TV.”41:30Oct 7, 2016
- Dorothea Puente's Gruesome SecretDorothea Puente ran a boarding house for the elderly, but her tenants mysteriously disappeared.“She had been murdering them, taking their social security checks.”51:06Oct 7, 2016
- The Smell of DeathNeighbors complained about a sickly sweet smell coming from Dorothea's house, hinting at something sinister.“Maybe that's what's on my fingers, oh it's those dead bodies you've been hiding.”1:03:01Oct 7, 2016
- Dorothea's Backyard DiggingInvestigators discover disturbed ground in Dorothea's backyard, leading to shocking findings.“They started digging and quickly turned up what looked like shreds of cloth and beef jerky.”1:04:53Oct 7, 2016
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Tension
75/ 100High tension
