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Podcast: Least of These
Episode: 166. âExtreme Crueltyâ - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena - York, Maine
Description: An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and âOstrichâ.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 Rhondaâs 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 happenedâŚand why?If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, you can find reso...