Least of These

166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena - York, Maine

04.18.2024 - By Big Mad Media | QCODEPlay

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An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and “Ostrich”.

On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine.

Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth.

At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased. 

What happened…and why?

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