The Bloody Benders: Hospitality Horrors on the Frontier

H. H. Holmes: Check In. Never Check Out.

Before serial killers had a name, there was H. H. Holmes. In the shadow of Chicago's 1893 World's Fair, a charming doctor built a sprawling hotel filled with hidden passages, secret rooms, and deadly traps. To the outside world, Holmes was successful, charismatic, and respected. Behind closed doors, investigators would later uncover a nightmare. This week on Bloody Hell, Who Died?, we dive into the twisted story of the man often called America's first serial killer. We'll explore the infamous Murder Castle, the mysterious disappearances, the insurance scams, and the question that still divides historians today: just how many people did H. H. Holmes really kill? Check in with us as we separate fact from legend and uncover the chilling truth behind one of history's most infamous murderers. Stay safe. Stay curious. And maybe... don't trust the hotel owner.

Leonarda Cianciulli: Murder, Soap & Tea Cakes

She looked like the perfect Italian mother. Warm. Helpful. Generous. She also murdered women, dissolved their bodies in caustic soda, and allegedly turned their remains into soap and tea cakes. This week on, we dive into the horrifying true story of — better known as The Soap-Maker of Correggio. Set against the chaos of wartime Italy, this episode explores: * Leonarda’s traumatic childhood and obsessive motherhood * The brutal murders of three vulnerable women * The gruesome science behind the body disposal * The disturbing psychology of ritualised killing * Why neighbours never suspected a thing * And how one of history’s strangest serial killers justified it all as an act of love With graphic forensic detail, dark humour, psychological analysis, and one VERY suspicious batch of tea cakes… this is one of the most unsettling cases we’ve ever covered. So lock your doors, avoid homemade pastries from strangers… …and stay bloody curious.

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.