The Bloody Benders: America’s First Serial Killer Family
What happens when an entire family becomes a killing machine?

Discover the chilling true story of the Bender family—America's first family of serial killers who turned their Kansas homestead into a death trap in the 1870s. This notorious clan lured unsuspecting travelers into their home with promises of food and shelter, only to brutally murder and rob them before disappearing without a trace, leaving behind one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries.
Join Talk Murder To Me as we uncover the twisted crimes of the "Bloody Benders," explore the evidence they left behind, and investigate theories about their mysterious escape. From the gruesome crime scene discovery to the nationwide manhunt that followed, this episode delivers a deep dive into one of the Old West's most disturbing cold cases.
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