The Corpse Collector: True Story of Dorothea Puente - The Boarding House Killer (True Crime Explicit Vol 4) | Chilling Serial Killer Case for Crime Enthusiasts & History Buffs

This is a true crime story of two sides of the same coin. Only in this instance the other side of the coin is horribly mutilated. Another parallel I can give to the life of murderess Dorothea Puente is that of the picture of Dorian Gray. While Dorian behaved deplorably his deeds were never reflected in his personal appearance. Outwardly he was a devilishly handsome young man that women found very attractive and charming, whereas men envied him and wished to have his luck and looks. Unbeknownst to everyone Dorian had a terrible secret he had a portrait commissioned. For every terrible deed he participated in his portrait bore the horrors of his actions. It became a truly horrific work of art showing his truly damned soul.Similarly Dorothea Puente came across as this sweet little old lady who the public only knew as someone who took in and helped the needy and downtrodden. She won civil awards for her dedication. Her own portrait of her truly evil black heart was where no one could see it. And when people began to suspect her of her murderous actions they disappeared before they could tell the truth the gentle kindly false face was so great at hiding. Her years of telling lies made her quick on her feet in whatever situation she found herself in. She could come up a suitable story that her out of a lot of trouble. Even after the bodies were found in her yard how was she able to slip away from the police? Elderly murderess Dorothea Puente was elderly, clever, lucky, and homicidal.Ms. Ortiz has become a true crime writer. She has honed her skill and is able to portray her monsters in truly a credible fashion that keeps you reading until the end. What I found especially interesting was reading the killer's backstory. What made her capable of perpetuating such a series of astonishing crimes?