E261: MURDER - The Bloody Benders (part II)

In part two, we focus on the aftermath of the Bloody Benders’ crimes and their shocking methods of murder. The gruesome discoveries at their property reveal the extent of their brutality, and we share stories of those who narrowly escaped their deadly trap. We also look at their dramatic flight from justice, the many theories surrounding their mysterious disappearance, and the possible role of vigilante groups in their fate. Finally, we explore how the Benders’ crimes shaped Kansas folklore, inspired true crime tourism, and continue to fascinate people today.

• Bloody Benders
• Kansas history
• Labette County
• Serial killer family
• Frontier murders
• Trapdoor cellar
• Bender inn
• Missing travelers
• True crime legends
• Vigilante justice
• Escape and disappearance
• Historical markers
• Kansas folklore
• True crime tourism
• 19th-century crimes
• Survivors of crime
• Criminal psychology
• Hammer murders