Jan 12 2025 47 mins
Pack your bags (or maybe don’t) and join us on a trip to the wild frontier of Kansas in the 1870s! We’re uncovering the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, a family of innkeepers who turned their home into a death trap for unsuspecting travelers. We’ll also explore the public’s obsession with their gruesome crimes, the manhunt that followed their disappearance, and the lingering mysteries of what really happened to the Benders. Hop on our horse and buggy as we piece together the grisly tale of America’s first serial killer family!
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SOURCES:
A&E - Who Were the 1870s Serial Killing 'Family' Known as the 'Bloody Benders'?
Crime Reads - The Bloody Benders: America's First Family of Serial Killers
Mental Floss - The Bloody Benders, America's First Serial Killer Family
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