The long-standing mystery surrounding Sharon Kinne, the American woman allegedly involved in three murders before her shocking escape from prison over fifty years ago, has taken another surprising turn. Recent revelations have pointed to her passing and have raised questions about the legacy of her crimes as authorities prepare to address her case during a press conference slated for Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Sharon Kinne, charged with the brutal killings of her husband, her boyfriend’s wife, and another man she met at a bar, sparked public and media intrigue since her disappearance from prison. Dubbed "La Pistolera" or "The Gunslinger," Kinne captured attention not only for her alleged crimes but also for the cleverly elusive life she led. This past week, developments from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office revealed new insights, confirming Kinne’s death due to natural causes under the alias Diedra Glabus.
Kinne’s legal saga began on March 1960, when the body of her 25-year-old husband, James Kinne, was found shot to death in their home located just outside Kansas City, Missouri. The death was initially ruled accidental, after Sharon claimed she heard their 2-year-old daughter ask about the gun just moments before the shot rang out. Police reports indicated growing suspicions around the circumstances as the story of their troubled marriage began to emerge.
Following the tragic incident, Kinne accessed funds from insurance payouts and the sale of the home, which led her to meet car salesman Walter Jones. Months later, his wife, Patricia, was found murdered, and Kinne faced homicide charges for both deaths. While she was acquitted of Patricia’s murder during her 1961 trial, the tide turned against her when she was convicted for James’s murder. This conviction later faced turmoil when the Missouri Supreme Court overturned it due to issues surrounding jury selection.
Kinne's life took another turn when she fled to Mexico City, seeking refuge and embarking on another relationship. Throughout her time there, she met Francisco Ordonez, resulting in yet another fatal encounter. Following Ordonez’s death, Kinne was sentenced to 13 years for his murder, and investigators later confirmed her weapon was also used to kill Patricia Jones, closing the case against her.
Her notorious criminal history led to her being the subject of multiple ever-popular podcasts, shows like Discovery I.D.’s “Deadly Women,” and even the book, “I’m Just an Ordinary Girl: The Sharon Kinne Story.” Despite the buzz, her whereabouts remained unknown since her reported escape on December 7, 1969, from the Ixtacalapan prison.
On January 21, 2022, Kinne reportedly passed away, but it wasn't until December 2023 when the authorities noted her identity through fingerprints equivalent to those gathered during her 1960s trials. With the case unlikely to see prosecutions due to the lapse of time and her death, the Jackson County Sheriff's Office has expressed hopes of bringing closure to the victims’ families, marking the end of Kinne's complex narrative.
At the forthcoming news conference, local authorities aim to shed light on Kinne's final years. According to Sheriff’s office spokesperson Sgt. Dustin Love, “This has been a long and strange saga involving not just Kinne but many affected by her actions.” Love added, “We hope this brings closure to everyone connected to her story, especially the victims' families.” The tragic echo of Kinne's past now serves as both cautionary tale and reminder of the unresolved sentiments tied to family legacies involving crime.
Kinne’s family, through statements relayed during recent discussions, noted, “Sharon caused great harm without thought or remorse.” They voiced hope now to proceed toward healing now with her story reaching its conclusion. The entangled past arising from her series of alleged murders reinforced tensions around justice and resolution. While Kinne lived under false identities over the decades, it brings to focus the stories of those whose lives she touched, often leaving scars on both sides of the law.
With the scheduled press conference on November 2, 2023, anticipation builds, and the community holds its breath for the latest updates on the life and crimes of Sharon Kinne. Questions surrounding her life on the run and potential families she may have built under different names could ignite renewed interest, drawing hope from the chilling tales of murder and mystery to its conclusion.
At its core, Kinne’s story reflects on enduring questions of morality, accountability, and the impacts of crime across generations.