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Sante Kimes | Grifter, killer, 79

Sante Kimes, 79, who with her son was convicted of murder in the death of a wealthy New York widow, has died in her prison cell in Westchester County. She and her son, Kenneth Kimes, were convicted in 2000 in connection with the disappearance of Irene Silverman, 82, a former Rockette. She was found guilty of murder, robbery, conspiracy, and forgery and was given a 120-year term. - AP

Sante Kimes, 79, who with her son was convicted of murder in the death of a wealthy New York widow, has died in her prison cell in Westchester County. She and her son, Kenneth Kimes, were convicted in 2000 in connection with the disappearance of Irene Silverman, 82, a former Rockette. She was found guilty of murder, robbery, conspiracy, and forgery and was given a 120-year term.

- AP