Show Notes: Original Release Date: 6/27/2016. This was a story that I knew had to be covered on Most Notorious, and found this little known book by accident, but I was so glad I did. Ms. de la Garza was incredibly passionate about her subject matter, and I personally find that kind of enthusiasm so admirable in an author.
In early 1870s Kansas, a German family named the Benders built a small shack, opened it as an inn, and robbed and butchered travelers who stopped there for a bed or a meal. I’m joined by Phyllis de la Garza, author of “Death for Dinner”, who tells the story of the murderous family known in history and American lore as the “Bloody Benders”.
