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Name: The saga of the bloody Benders
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Author: Rick Geary

📘 The saga of the bloody Benders by Rick Geary

This graphic novel presents a vivid account of a family of serial killers who ran a small general store and inn in Labette County, Kansas, during the years 1872 and 1873. Through illustrated scenes and historical context, readers learn about the horrific crimes committed by the family and the impact on the frontier community. The narrative combines biographical detail with the broader themes of homicide, frontier life, and serial murder in the American West.

First publish date: 2007

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Rick Geary

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