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May 17 - Dorothea Puente House Tour

Members are invited to visit the home once owned by one of the most notorious serial killers from Sacramento – Dorothea Puente. The new owners, Tom Williams and Barbara Holmes, are happy to host Capitol Crimes on a tour with special appearance by retired Homicide Detective John Cabrera, who was the lead detective in the case. Four (4) tour sessions available. Limited to 40 people.

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Crime Time at Face In A Book

Sunday, May 04, 2025 2:00 PM • 4359 Town Center Blvd., #113, El Dorado Hills CA 95762
Meet The Author with June Gillam

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00 PM • Zoom
May Member Meeting - Field Trip to Dorothea Puente house (session 1 of 4)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 12:40 PM • 1426 F St., Sacramento, CA 95814
May Member Meeting - Field Trip to Dorothea Puente house (session 2 of 4)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 1:10 PM • 1426 F St., Sacramento, CA 95814
May Member Meeting - Field Trip to Dorothea Puente house (session 3 of 4)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 1:40 PM • 1426 F St., Sacramento, CA 95814
May Member Meeting - Field Trip to Dorothea Puente house (session 4 of 4)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 2:10 PM • 1426 F St., Sacramento, CA 95814
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We are the Sacramento, California chapter of Sisters in Crime. We promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers.