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The Bloody History of the Bender Family
39:36 - 48:04 (08:27)
The Bender family ran a terrifying inn in 1870s Kansas, where they killed and robbed their guests. Although many people knew about the crimes, the Benders were never caught, and their case continues to fascinate people today.
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The Bender Gang was a family of notorious killers who operated in the late 1800s, murdering and robbing unsuspecting travelers who stopped at their inn.
39:36 - 43:14 (03:37)
Summary
The Bender Gang was a family of notorious killers who operated in the late 1800s, murdering and robbing unsuspecting travelers who stopped at their inn. Their victims were often found buried in the orchard with their hands arranged in a specific way, possibly as a sign of the gang's signature kill.
ChapterThe Bloody History of the Bender Family
EpisodeThe Tale of the Bloody Benders
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The Benders, America's first family of serial killers, were never caught despite rumors and sightings for years after their gruesome crimes, including murdering and burying their victims in their vegetable garden.
43:14 - 45:17 (02:03)
Summary
The Benders, America's first family of serial killers, were never caught despite rumors and sightings for years after their gruesome crimes, including murdering and burying their victims in their vegetable garden.
ChapterThe Bloody History of the Bender Family
EpisodeThe Tale of the Bloody Benders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Bob Miller, a financial advisor and historian, bought the land where the Bender family killed and buried their victims.
45:17 - 48:04 (02:46)
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Bob Miller, a financial advisor and historian, bought the land where the Bender family killed and buried their victims. The previous owners of the land didn't show any interest in finding the actual site, but Miller believes there may still be bodies there.