Valkyrie True Crime
Welcome to Valkyrie - a true crime podcast.
A Valkyrie is a Norse mythological figure known to be the "chooser of the slain" in battles to be resurrected in Valhalla along side Odin. Known for being brave, strong, courageous, and fair while being fearsome fighters on the battlefield. So lock your doors, bolt your windows, and settle in for a discussion of the most dark, terrifying, and mysterious crime stories from around the world.
Valkyrie True Crime
The Backyard Murderess: The Dark Story of Dorothea Puente
Welcome back, Valkyries! Today we’re rewinding the clock to the 1980s — a time of big hair, big phones, and even bigger secrets. And trust me, today’s case has all three.
We’re diving into the twisted world of Dorothea Puente — a woman so charming, she could talk you into handing over your Social Security checks... and then kill you for them. Her life was a masterclass in manipulation, deceit, and ultimately, cold-blooded murder.
So grab your coffee — or maybe something stronger — and get ready to walk down the shadowy path of Sacramento’s most unlikely serial killer.