In 1873 it was discovered that a family known as the Benders had been killing travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Labette County, Kansas. We know surprisingly little about the evil Benders. In fact, they may not have been a family at all. Their heinous acts of violence are still discussed to this day making the Bloody Benders the stuff of legend and folklore.
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Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Hells-Half-Acre-Benders-American-Frontier/dp/19848798391
https://www.amazon.com/Bender-Tragedy-Mary-York/dp/1981809171/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRidkoF_ZfM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Benders
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-benders/
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/03/bloody-benders-true-story-kate-bender-crimes-susan-jonusas.html
https://kansasreflector.com/2021/10/31/a-mysterious-murder-site-has-a-new-owner-hes-looking-for-answers-about-the-bloody-benders/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVkb5RAyM1w
https://www.amazon.com/Bender-James-Karen/dp/B074CT771H