The Bloody Benders: America's First Serial Killers

Описание: The Bloody Benders: America's First Serial Killers

They built an inn for travelers on the lonely Osage Trail. But the guests who checked in... never checked out.

 In the 1870s, the American Frontier was a land of promise, but for travelers in Labette County, Kansas, it was a death trap. Welcome to the true story of the Bloody Benders, America’s first family of serial killers.

​Operating a small grocery store and inn, Pa, Ma, John Jr., and the beguiling Kate Bender lured weary travelers with a warm meal and the promise of spiritual healing. But behind the heavy canvas curtain, a sledgehammer waited.

​In this documentary, we uncover:

​The psychological profile of Kate Bender, the self-proclaimed psychic and medium.

​The gruesome discovery of the "Hell Pit" beneath the trap door.

​The connection to the Osage Mission Trail and the dark history of the Wild West.

​The unsolved mystery of their escape: Did they flee to Mexico, or did vigilantes exact silent justice on the plains?

​This isn't just a story about murder; it's a look into the darkness that lurked beneath the American Dream.

​Timestamps:

0:00 - The Silence of the Plains

2:15 - The Unholy Hosts: Meet the Benders

5:40 - The Method: A Seat of Honor

8:30 - The Wrong Victim: Dr. William York

12:15 - House of Horrors: The Discovery

15:00 - The Great Escape: Where did they go?

​Recommended Playlists:

​True Crime History

​Mysteries of the American West

​Unsolved Serial Killer Cases

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