Sante Kimes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Sante Kimes born?July 24, 1934
2. Where was Sante Kimes born?United States
3. What is Sante Kimes known for?Nickname "Dragon Lady", con artistry, fraud, robbery, arson, and multiple murders
4. What is the career span?Decades-long crime spree
5. What is the key convictions?Murder of Irene Silverman (1998), murder of David Kazdin
6. Who was Sante Kimes?Sante Kimes was a woman born in 1934 who was involved in many crimes over many years in the United States.

Con artist: An individual who employs deception and trickery to defraud others, typically for financial gain.
Fraudster: A person who engages in fraudulent activities, involving intentional misrepresentation to gain an unfair advantage.
Arsonist: An individual who deliberately sets fire to property, often with malicious intent or for insurance fraud.
Suspected serial killer: An individual believed to have committed multiple homicides over a period of time, often with a psychological pattern.