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The Haunted Heart of America: Episode 8- The Bloody Benders
05:58 - 13:44 (07:45)
The discovery of the Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers, was accidental and their murder spree haunted the American imagination in the late 19th century.
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Serial killers often target the most vulnerable members of society, such as those on the fringes.
05:58 - 09:27 (03:28)
Summary
Serial killers often target the most vulnerable members of society, such as those on the fringes. This can lead to cases being neglected by authorities and the press, as was evident in the case of a victim found in pieces over a week and a half.
ChapterThe Haunted Heart of America: Episode 8- The Bloody Benders
EpisodeThe Cleveland Torso Murders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The discovery of a man's head in June of 1936, possibly the fifth victim of the Cleveland Torso Murder, leads police to search for his identity.
09:27 - 10:48 (01:20)
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The discovery of a man's head in June of 1936, possibly the fifth victim of the Cleveland Torso Murder, leads police to search for his identity. The police circulated his photo in an effort to identify the unknown victim, while the macabre story continues to stay ripe for movie adaptations.
ChapterThe Haunted Heart of America: Episode 8- The Bloody Benders
EpisodeThe Cleveland Torso Murders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The story of the Tattooed Man of Lake Erie, with an illustrated map of his tattoos and a death mask on display at the Great Lakes Exposition of 1936, is shared along with the public display of his remains by law enforcement.
10:48 - 13:44 (02:55)
Summary
The story of the Tattooed Man of Lake Erie, with an illustrated map of his tattoos and a death mask on display at the Great Lakes Exposition of 1936, is shared along with the public display of his remains by law enforcement.