86. Fear on the Frontier: The Bloody Benders
People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Bendersâ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, the family who turned hospitality into horror. Macabrium is produced by Macabrium Creative and hosted by Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by ChloĂŤ Kibbe, Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown. Connect with us!⢠Follow us on Instagram⢠Subscribe on Youtube⢠Support us on PatreonVisit us at www.macabriumpod.com to learn more!Episode Reference Material Keepers of the Devilâs Inn by Wayne Hallowell The Bloody Benders â Serial Killers of Kansas by Kathy Alexander for Legends of AmericaThe Bloody Benders by Beverly RoathUnsolved mysteries in Kansas: the bloodbath Bender family escapes into thin air by Jennifer Silvay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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People were vanishing along the Osage Trail, their fates swallowed by the unending Kansas plains. At the center of it all stood a seemingly ordinary family, their small inn offering tired travelers a hot meal and a place to rest. But behind their smiles lay something far more sinister. Inside the Bendersâ cabin, trust turned to terror, and the innocent fell prey to unspeakable acts. What drove this family to darkness, and how did they carry out their gruesome deeds unnoticed? This is the chillin...