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The Bloody Benders: America's First Family of Serial Killers
22:12 - 27:43 (05:30)
In this podcast, the host discusses the story of the Bloody Benders, America's first family of serial killers, who would lure travelers into their home and kill them, before stealing their possessions and burying them in their orchard. Ma Bender would often pretend not to speak English while serving her victims food of guns and knives.
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In this podcast, the mysterious disappearance of George York and his daughter and the investigation by Dr. William York are discussed, revealing the surprising and tragic outcome of the search.
22:12 - 25:13 (03:00)
disappearance
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In this podcast, the mysterious disappearance of George York and his daughter and the investigation by Dr. William York are discussed, revealing the surprising and tragic outcome of the search.
ChapterThe Bloody Benders: America's First Family of Serial Killers
EpisodeThe Tale of the Bloody Benders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In the 1870s, the Bender Family operated a small inn in Kansas that became notorious for the mysterious disappearances of travelers.
25:13 - 27:43 (02:30)
True crime
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In the 1870s, the Bender Family operated a small inn in Kansas that became notorious for the mysterious disappearances of travelers. The family was eventually exposed and fled, but were never caught.