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Shane Bugbee

Cooking with a Serial Killer Recipes from Dorothea Puente

"Cooking with a Serial Killer: Recipes from Dorothea Puente" by Shane Bugbee is a unique and disturbing true crime book that explores the life and crimes of Dorothea Puente, a convicted serial killer who operated in Sacramento, California during the 1980s. Puente, who ran a boarding house for elderly and disabled people, was convicted of murdering seven of her tenants and disposing of their bodies in her yard. In this book, Bugbee provides a collection of recipes that Puente served to her boarders, along with stories and anecdotes about Puente's life and crimes. The recipes, which range from simple comfort foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes to more exotic dishes like escargot and quail, are interspersed with interviews with Puente's former neighbors, friends, and law enforcement officials who worked on the case. Bugbee's writing is engaging and accessible, and he manages to strike a balance between the gruesome details of Puente's crimes and the more mundane aspects of her life. The book also includes photographs of Puente, her boarding house, and the crime scene, which add to the overall sense of unease and intrigue. While some may find the concept of this book distasteful, it is important to note that Bugbee is not glorifying Puente or her crimes. Instead, he is using the recipes and anecdotes as a way to explore the mind of a serial killer and the circumstances that led to her becoming one. The book serves as a reminder that serial killers are not always monsters who lurk in the shadows, but can also be charming and manipulative individuals who are able to blend into society undetected. Overall, "Cooking with a Serial Killer: Recipes from Dorothea Puente" is a fascinating and unsettling look at the life and crimes of a notorious serial killer. While it may not be for everyone, those with an interest in true crime or psychological profiling will find it to be a compelling and thought-provoking read.