Judy grew suspicious when Alvaro "Bert" Montoya , a man with schizophrenia, disappeared.
During the initial search, Puente convinced police to let her get a cup of coffee and fled to Los Angeles before being caught days later. ⚖️ Conviction and Legacy Worst Roommate Ever Episode 1 Call Me GrandmaWorst Roommate Ever : Season 1 E...
In 1988, police began digging in Puente’s backyard and uncovered seven bodies buried in shallow graves. Judy grew suspicious when Alvaro "Bert" Montoya ,
Puente became her tenants' legal "payee," collecting their Social Security checks. a man with schizophrenia
She took in "shadow people"—the elderly, mentally ill, and unhoused—who often lacked strong support systems.
Dorothea Puente cultivated a grandmotherly image to gain trust.