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Myrtle Dee Benham

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Myrtle Dee Benham

    Female

    Baker

    CA

    1981-03-20

    55

    Myrtle

    Dee Benham

    11/21/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I'm struck by the sheer brutality of Kelvin Malone's actions and can't help but ponder over Michael ... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
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    01/08/2024
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