Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie

In "Little Slaughterhouse on the Prairie," author Harold Schechter delves into the dark history of the Bender family, notorious pioneers who lured unsuspecting travelers to their remote Kansas inn, only to meet a gruesome fate. Their apple orchard concealed a chilling secret—a burial ground for their victims—and the legend of the Bloody Benders would forever haunt American folklore, particularly through the mysterious story of their eldest daughter, Kate. This gripping entry in the Bloodlands collection sheds light on America's forgotten tales of true crime and historical horror.