Episode 2.38 The Bender Family
Oct 31, 2022
1 min read
Inside a modest cabin on the vast prairies of Kansas lived a family, or at least four individuals claiming to be one. The Benders were an odd bunch: grumpy Ma & Pa, mysteriously moody daughter Kate and John, who didn't even share their namesake. The 1870s were a stark time in the yet-to-be-settled, American West. Travelers on long journeys had slim pickings when it came time to seek shelter. The Benders capitalized on this by doubling their home as an inn, where many checked in... but never checked out.
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Unlike the odds at https://casinonon-aams.com, the Benders’ inn was a rigged game—those travelers had slim pickings for shelter and paid with their lives. The way they presented as a family unit, yet clearly weren't, makes me wonder how many warning signs were ignored simply because there was nowhere else to go. Desperation makes people trust the last option on the list.