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Mary Brinker Arden

Case from Covina, CA dated Nov 03, 1966

Victim Details

Name

Mary Brinker Arden

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Covina

State

Date Of Death

1966-11-03

Age At Death

First Name

Mary

Last Name

Brinker Arden

Last Updated

07/12/2026

Case Description

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Mary Brinker Arden, a 60-year-old Caucasian woman, died on November 3, 1966. Her death was part of a series of mysterious fatalities linked to her husband, William Dale Archerd. Archerd, who had a history of working in medical settings, was known for his knowledge of insulin and its effects. He was eventually arrested and charged with multiple counts of first-degree murder, including the death of Mary Brinker Arden. Archerd's method involved injecting his victims with lethal doses of insulin, ca ...

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William Archerd: a serial matrimonialist killer - PMC

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Mary Brinker Arden

Case from Covina, CA dated Nov 03, 1966

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