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Malcolm McKenzie

Death by Force
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Malcolm McKenzie, a 74-year-old male, was one of the victims connected to Dorothea Puente, a notorious serial killer who operated a boarding house in Sacramento, California. Puente was known for targeting vulnerable individuals, particularly the elderly and those in need of assistance. McKenzie accused Puente of drugging him and stealing his pension, leading to her conviction for theft and a five-year prison sentence.

Puente's crimes extended beyond financial fraud. She was ultimately cha ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Malcolm McKenzie

    Male

    Sacamento

    CA

    1982

    Malcolm

    McKenzie

    11/28/2025

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    Does anyone else think about how Malcolm McKenzie must have felt when he realized what Dorothea Puen... ...Read More
    11/04/2024
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