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Zoneboy · 05-20-2014, 07:59 PM

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NEW YORK — Sante Kimes, who along with her son made up a notorious grifter team convicted of the murders of a wealthy widow in New York and a businessman in Los Angeles, has died in her prison cell at age 79.

Kimes, who was portrayed by Mary Tyler Moore in a TV movie, died Monday night after being found unresponsive at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County, said Linda Foglia, spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections.

In 2000, Kimes and her son, Kenneth Kimes, were convicted of murder in connection with the disappearance of Irene Silverman, an 82-year-old widow and former Radio City Music Hall Rockette. Authorities said the Kimeses conspired to steal Silverman's $7 million Manhattan town house and other possessions, and her body has never been found.

At the time of the Kimeses' sentencing, authorities said Kenneth Kimes strangled Silverman and then he and his mother put her body in garbage bags and disposed of it somewhere only they knew. A police search of their car and luggage found guns, a knockout liquid, plastic handcuffs, fright masks, syringes, tapes of Silverman's telephone conversations and a fake deed to Silverman's home.

Sante Kimes was sentenced to 120 years in prison and would not have been eligible for parole until 2119. Her son received 125 years.

In 2004, Sante Kimes was convicted in California of murder in the 1998 death of businessman David Kazdin, whose body was found in a trash bin, and she was later sentenced to life in prison.

Kenneth Kimes, who pleaded guilty in 2003, also was sentenced to life in prison. He said his mother planned Kazdin's killing and sent him to do the job. He testified that he shot Kazdin in the back of the head at close range and that someone he found at a homeless shelter helped him dispose of the body.

He said his mother decided to kill Kazdin, an old friend, after Kazdin found out that she had taken out a $280,000 loan by forging his signature.

Sante Kimes' criminal past also included a 1986 conviction for illegally transporting Mexican girls and keeping them as prisoners and household slaves in her Las Vegas home.

The made-for-TV movie about the Kimeses, "Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes," featured Gabriel Olds as the son.

tamanshud · 05-20-2014, 08:51 PM

Wow.
Wonder how Kenneth is doing.

wiseguy182 · 05-21-2014, 03:06 AM

wasn't on UM, but was profiled on other true crime shows, such as American Justice.

Zoneboy · 05-21-2014, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by wiseguy182

wasn't on UM, but was profiled on other true crime shows, such as American Justice.

I wasn't sure, did a search and saw that there was some brief discussion.

nohwheregirl · 05-21-2014, 03:52 PM

Man, that woman was truly evil. I would never excuse the actions of Kenny Kimes, but it seemed like she had a psychological hold over him that was too powerful to overcome and he followed her into hell.

05-20-2014, 07:59 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Sante Kimes Dead at 79 Link NEW YORK — Sante Kimes, who along with her son made up a notorious grifter team convicted of the murders of a wealthy widow in New York and a businessman in Los Angeles, has died in her prison cell at age 79. Kimes, who was portrayed by Mary Tyler Moore in a TV movie, died Monday night after being found unresponsive at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County, said Linda Foglia, spokeswoman for the state Department of Corrections. In 2000, Kimes and her son, Kenneth Kimes, were convicted of murder in connection with the disappearance of Irene Silverman, an 82-year-old widow and former Radio City Music Hall Rockette. Authorities said the Kimeses conspired to steal Silverman's $7 million Manhattan town house and other possessions, and her body has never been found. At the time of the Kimeses' sentencing, authorities said Kenneth Kimes strangled Silverman and then he and his mother put her body in garbage bags and disposed of it somewhere only they knew. A police search of their car and luggage found guns, a knockout liquid, plastic handcuffs, fright masks, syringes, tapes of Silverman's telephone conversations and a fake deed to Silverman's home. Sante Kimes was sentenced to 120 years in prison and would not have been eligible for parole until 2119. Her son received 125 years. In 2004, Sante Kimes was convicted in California of murder in the 1998 death of businessman David Kazdin, whose body was found in a trash bin, and she was later sentenced to life in prison. Kenneth Kimes, who pleaded guilty in 2003, also was sentenced to life in prison. He said his mother planned Kazdin's killing and sent him to do the job. He testified that he shot Kazdin in the back of the head at close range and that someone he found at a homeless shelter helped him dispose of the body. He said his mother decided to kill Kazdin, an old friend, after Kazdin found out that she had taken out a $280,000 loan by forging his signature. Sante Kimes' criminal past also included a 1986 conviction for illegally transporting Mexican girls and keeping them as prisoners and household slaves in her Las Vegas home. The made-for-TV movie about the Kimeses, "Like Mother Like Son: The Strange Story of Sante and Kenny Kimes," featured Gabriel Olds as the son.
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05-20-2014, 08:51 PM	#2
tamanshud Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Sep 30, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 93	Wow. Wonder how Kenneth is doing.
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wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	wasn't on UM, but was profiled on other true crime shows, such as American Justice.
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05-21-2014, 03:52 PM	#5
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	Man, that woman was truly evil. I would never excuse the actions of Kenny Kimes, but it seemed like she had a psychological hold over him that was too powerful to overcome and he followed her into hell.