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Myrtle Dee Benham

Case from Baker, CA dated Mar 20, 1981

Victim Details

Myrtle Dee Benham

Female

Baker

CA

1981-03-20

55

Myrtle

Dee Benham

07/13/2026

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Myrtle Dee Benham, a 56-year-old woman, was tragically murdered on March 20, 1981. Her body was discovered inside an abandoned desert house in Baker, California. The crime was part of a larger spree committed by Kelvin Malone, a convicted murderer who was ultimately sentenced to death for his actions. Malone was found guilty of robbery, rape, and the shooting death of Benham.

Malone's accomplice, Michael Terry Crenshaw, was also implicated in the crime. Crenshaw, who was 22 years old at ...
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  • A man who said he was too frightened to... - UPI Archives
  • MALONE Kelvin Shelby | Serial Killer Database Wiki - Fandom
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    I'm struck by the sheer brutality of Kelvin Malone's actions and can't help but ponder over Michael ... ...Read More
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