In this episode of Crime Chat, we explore the mysterious death of John Bender, whose wife was tried for his murder on three separate occasions, ultimately culminating in an acquittal.

We discuss John's life before meeting Ann, the events that happened leading up to his death, and walk through each of the three trials and their outcomes. We also take a closer look at John and Ann Bender’s mental health diagnoses, referencing the DSM-5 to better understand how mental illness may have influenced behavior, perception, and legal responsibility.

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This episode discusses violent crime, homicide, family tragedy, and allegations of wrongdoing. All information is based on publicly available court records, ...