Episode
MISSING: Susan Robin Bender
51:56
Published: Mon Jul 25 2022
Description
Susan Robin Bender got into a van in 1986 and was never seen again. Police believe the teenage girl met with foul play and have renewed the search for answers, decades after her mysterious disappearance...but her mom thinks she knows who’s responsible.If you have information about Susan’s case, please contact the Modesto Police Department at (209) 572-9500. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-susan-robin-bender/
Chapters
In this podcast, the host discusses a cold case that is over 35 years old which the police are now investigating after all these years.
00:00 - 02:40 (02:40)
Summary
In this podcast, the host discusses a cold case that is over 35 years old which the police are now investigating after all these years. The host expresses gratitude to the listeners for their support and announces the episode's guest.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
In the 1980s, it was normal for teenagers to travel by bus and it wasn't concerning for parents.
02:40 - 07:11 (04:30)
Summary
In the 1980s, it was normal for teenagers to travel by bus and it wasn't concerning for parents. This podcast explores why Patricia didn't take action when she found out her daughter was with a creepy guy.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
The speaker questions whether Susan is trying to hide her relationship with Roger as she speaks to her mom while at his house, and also wonders if her relationship with the boy ended because she was nodding to Roger.
07:11 - 12:40 (05:28)
Summary
The speaker questions whether Susan is trying to hide her relationship with Roger as she speaks to her mom while at his house, and also wonders if her relationship with the boy ended because she was nodding to Roger.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
The speaker speculates on the thought process of a suspect in a crime, and concludes that the suspect may not be a mastermind but acted out of chance.
12:40 - 17:45 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker speculates on the thought process of a suspect in a crime, and concludes that the suspect may not be a mastermind but acted out of chance.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
Families of missing or murdered persons often feel frustrated with law enforcement tactics, including being cut off from investigation or not receiving the help they deem necessary.
17:45 - 27:19 (09:34)
Summary
Families of missing or murdered persons often feel frustrated with law enforcement tactics, including being cut off from investigation or not receiving the help they deem necessary.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
Private investigator Rob Dick suggests that Susan Bender may be a victim of the serial killer duo Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog, known as the Speed Freak Killers, based on the description and timeline of their other victims.
27:20 - 36:42 (09:22)
Summary
Private investigator Rob Dick suggests that Susan Bender may be a victim of the serial killer duo Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog, known as the Speed Freak Killers, based on the description and timeline of their other victims.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
The podcast discusses the significance of interrogation videos and the effect they have on court cases, specifically in relation to the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell over 25 years ago.
36:42 - 43:23 (06:40)
Summary
The podcast discusses the significance of interrogation videos and the effect they have on court cases, specifically in relation to the disappearance of Susan Cox Powell over 25 years ago. The case has the potential to cause a major upset in court if it reaches an appeals court.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
The speakers discuss a criminal sentence and question the validity of the years given to the offender.
43:24 - 48:29 (05:04)
Summary
The speakers discuss a criminal sentence and question the validity of the years given to the offender. They raise the issue that the man in question had a history of forgery and other non-violent crimes but was only given seven years for sexual assault and chopping off a woman's arms with an ax.
EpisodeMISSING: Susan Robin Bender
PodcastCrime Junkie
Law enforcement is urging individuals with information regarding the disappearance of Susan Powell to come forward as they believe they are close to solving the case.
48:29 - 51:52 (03:22)
Summary
Law enforcement is urging individuals with information regarding the disappearance of Susan Powell to come forward as they believe they are close to solving the case. There may be previously unidentified individuals with pertinent information about her disappearance.