Sante and Kenneth Kimes Trial: 2000

Sante Kimes, now aged 65, and her son Kenneth, Jr., 24, moved to New York City and took up residence in a small, but extremely elegant, apartment house owned by former ballerina Irene Silverman, 82. Kenneth rented the apartment under the assumed name of "Manny Guerin." Silverman's apartment house, valued at between $4 million and $10 million, became the object of the Kimeses's next scheme. Obtaining Silverman's passport, and a false Social Security card for her, the Kimes's had a deed to the property made out to them.

Their behavior at the apartment house aroused Silverman's suspicions. For example, "Guerin" refused to complete a credit application and always avoided the security cameras in the lobby and hallways. The Kimeses refused to allow access to maintenance personnel. Concerned with their unusual behavior, and apparently suspicious, Silverman began eviction proceedings.

Sante and Kenneth Kimes found guilty of the murder of missing millionaire Irene Silverman. (AP/Wide World Photos)

On July 4, 1998, when New York City was relatively quiet and emptied for the holiday weekend, Silverman vanished.