Bloody Hell, Who Died?

The Bloody Benders: Hospitality Horrors on the Frontier

They looked like the perfect pioneer family. They were anything but. This week on Bloody Hell, Who Died?, we’re heading back to the dusty American frontier to uncover the horrifying true story of the Bloody Benders — the family-run house of horrors that became known as America’s first serial killer family. In the 1870s, travellers crossing Kansas would stop at the Bender homestead for a warm meal, a place to rest, and a friendly conversation. But many of them were never seen again. Behind the curtain of their tiny roadside inn lay one of the darkest murder sprees in American history. We dive into: * The terrifying crimes of the Bender family * The victims and the lives they were trying to build * The shocking discovery beneath the cabin * The psychology of family killers and group violence * The mystery of what happened after the Benders vanished With dark humour, psychological insight, and all the historical chaos you’d expect from Bloody Hell, Who Died?, this is one of the wildest true crime stories of the Old West. So lock your doors, avoid suspicious roadside inns… and stay bloody curious.

Robert Hansen: The Butcher Baker- Hunting Humans in Alaska

In the vast, frozen wilderness of Alaska, one man turned the ultimate predator fantasy into a chilling reality. This week on Bloody Hell, Who Died?, we dive into the disturbing case of Robert Hansen — the so-called “Butcher Baker” — a quiet family man who lived a double life as one of America’s most calculated serial killers. But this isn’t just a story about murder. It’s about control, obsession, and a horrifying game of cat and mouse played out in the Alaskan wilderness. Hansen didn’t just kill — he hunted. We unpack how he evaded police for years, the psychological profile behind his crimes, and the moment one survivor changed everything. Expect forensic psychology, dark twists, and the uncomfortable question: how does someone become capable of this? So, lock your doors, stay alert… and maybe don’t wander too far into the woods. Stay curious, stay cautious… and until next time — Bloody Hell, who died?

Lizzie Borden: Forty Whacks, Family Drama and a Suspiciously Chill Daughter

Step back into one of the most infamous murder cases in American history, where the whispers are louder than the verdict and the axe is never quite out of the conversation. In this episode of Bloody Hell, Who Died?, we dive headfirst into the story of Lizzie Borden — the young woman at the centre of the brutal 1892 killings of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. We break down the morning everything went wrong (or very, very right, depending on your theory), the bizarrely calm behaviour that followed, and the trial that turned Lizzie into either a cold-blooded killer… or the most unlucky woman in true crime history. From the infamous “forty whacks” legend to the questionable alibi, the missing dress, and the Victorian-era moral panic that gripped a nation, we unpack every angle with dark humour, sharp storytelling, and just enough chaos to make you question absolutely everyone in the house. Was Lizzie a calculating mastermind? A woman pushed too far? Or just the name history decided to never let go of? Let’s find out. And as always: stay curious, stay sceptical… and until next time.

The Princes in the Tower: Two Boys, One Crown, and Medieval PR Gone Wild

Two young princes. One locked fortress. And an uncle who just happens to become king. In this episode of Bloody Hell, Who Died?, we dive into one of history’s most unsettling royal mysteries—the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower. What started as a standard medieval power transition quickly spirals into suspicion, silence, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. Were the boys murdered? If so… by who? Their ambitious uncle? A political rival? Or did they somehow survive, launching centuries of conspiracy theories and hopeful imposters? Expect betrayal, bad decisions, medieval PR disasters, and a suspicious lack of children where there should very much be children. Because when two princes vanish without a trace, and no one can quite agree on what happened… you have to ask: Bloody hell… who died?

Leopold and Loeb: The Perfect Crime That Wasn't

Leopold & Loeb — The Perfect Crime That Wasn’t What happens when two wealthy, brilliant university students decide that morality is optional and murder is an intellectual exercise? In this episode of Bloody Hell, Who Died? we dive into the chilling 1924 case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb — the self-proclaimed “supermen” who believed they were smart enough to commit the perfect crime. Spoiler: they were not. From their obsession with superiority and Nietzschean fantasy, to the meticulously planned (and spectacularly flawed) murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks, we unpack how arrogance, privilege, and ego collided in one of America’s most infamous thrill killings. We’ll explore the investigation that unraveled their grand plan, the media frenzy that followed, and the legendary courtroom battle led by defense attorney Clarence Darrow — a speech so powerful it helped them avoid the death penalty. Was this about intellectual vanity? A toxic codependent bond? Adolescent delusion wrapped in entitlement? Or just two young men who mistook philosophy for permission? Expect dark psychology, historical context, questionable life choices, and the usual uncomfortable laughter. Because nothing says “genius” like getting caught over a pair of glasses. Stay curious. Stay sceptical. And maybe… don’t try to outsmart the entire criminal justice system.