Terror on the Trail - Conjuring Curiosities

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Pack your bags (or maybe don’t) and join us on a trip to the wild frontier of Kansas in the 1870s! We’re uncovering the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, a family of innkeepers who turned their home into a death trap for unsuspecting travelers. We’ll also explore the public’s obsession with their gruesome crimes, the manhunt that followed their disappearance, and the lingering mysteries of what really happened to the Benders. Hop on our horse and buggy as we piece together the grisly tale of America’s first serial killer family! See photos discussed in this episode on our instagramFollow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic!SOURCES:Wikipedia - Bloody BendersA&E - Who Were the 1870s Serial Killing 'Family' Known as the 'Bloody Benders'?Slate - The Story of the “Bloody Benders,” the Serial-Killing Family That Terrorized the Wild West—Then DisappearedCrime Reads - The Bloody Benders: America's First Family of Serial KillersMental Floss - The Bloody Benders, America's First Serial Killer Family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This episode was published on January 12, 2025.

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Pack your bags (or maybe don’t) and join us on a trip to the wild frontier of Kansas in the 1870s! We’re uncovering the chilling story of the Bloody Benders, a family of innkeepers who turned their home into a death trap for unsuspecting travelers....

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