In Part 2 of our deep dive into the disturbing case of Dorothea Puente, we move past suspicion and into the horrifying truth hidden beneath the surface—literally.

As investigators begin digging into Dorothea’s Sacramento boarding house, they uncover far more than anyone expected. What started as concerns over missing tenants quickly spirals into a chilling discovery that shocks the community and exposes a pattern of manipulation, greed, and calculated murder.

This week, we discuss:

• The excavation of the backyard and the remains discovered there

• How Dorothea preyed on society’s most vulnerable

• The financial motives behind her crimes

• Her arrest, escape attempt, and eventual trial

• The disturbing lack of remorse shown throughout the investigation

Dorothea Puente wasn’t just a killer—she was a master manipulator who hid unimaginable violence behind a grandmotherly smile and a plate of cookies. Part 2 reveals how long she got away with it… and why.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of murder, elder abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Listener discretion is advised.

Thank you for listening, and as always—hug your people tight and trust your gut.

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n this week’s episode of Moms Talk Murder, we begin our deep dive into the chilling story of Dorothea Puente — a seemingly sweet grandmotherly figure who hid a horrifying secret beneath her Sacramento boarding house.

In Part One, we explore Dorothea’s early life, her long history of deception, fraud, and manipulation, and how she learned to exploit society’s most vulnerable. From her troubled childhood to her repeated run-ins with the law, we break down the red flags that were missed — and how Puente perfected the art of appearing harmless.

As Dorothea builds a reputation as a kind caretaker for elderly and disabled tenants, something far more sinister is quietly unfolding behind closed doors… and beneath the garden soil.

This is the beginning of a case that would shock the nation and expose devastating failures in the systems meant to protect those who needed it most.

In this episode of Moms Talk Murder, we travel to the quiet village of Strasburg, Ohio — a close-knit community forever changed by a shocking act of violence.

Doyle and Lillian Chumney were known as a hardworking, private couple who kept to themselves. On the surface, there was nothing about their lives that hinted at the brutality that would ultimately end them. But in January 2015, concern from family members led to a devastating discovery inside their home — one that would unravel a disturbing story and leave lingering questions behind.

We walk through the timeline of events leading up to the murders, what investigators found at the scene, and how the case unfolded as details emerged. This episode explores not only the crime itself, but the ripple effect it had on a small town struggling to make sense of an unthinkable loss.

As always, we discuss the facts with care, empathy, and respect for the victims and their loved ones — while examining how violence can hide behind even the most ordinary doors.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homicide and may be disturbing to some listeners.

🔎 Join us as we uncover the tragic story of Doyle and Lillian Chumney — and the secrets that surfaced after their deaths.